Project Engineer (Facilities/Infrastructure)

LMI is a digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. The Project Engineer will support federal facilities projects, acting as a subject matter expert and ensuring compliance with engineering standards while collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver effective solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Support a federal agency’s technical division and act as a subject matter expert for technical matters associated with the agency’s real property portfolio that includes facilities and supporting infrastructure
• Utilize subject matter expertise to deliver solutions to engineering requirements for DHS projects to include both new construction and maintenance and repair of existing real property
• Communicate with senior leadership; engineering subject matter experts (SMEs), project managers and facility managers about issues and solutions regarding project requirements
• Perform quality assurance reviews of design documents and engineering studies and provide associated technical recommendations
• Review project progress from an engineering perspective, measuring performance and proposing necessary corrective actions to maintain agreed-upon requirements
• Travel to project sites at geographically dispersed locations nationwide as required to verify progress of work, ensure conformity with specifications and accepted engineering practices, attend program management reviews and contribute to technical Integrated Project Teams
• Provide engineering inputs to cost estimates; utilize value engineering analysis as needed
• Assist with all aspects of facility development, including planning, programming, design and construction phases
• Provide input on appropriate standards, and guidelines, as well as interpretation and compliance for building code and regulations
• Collaborate with other personnel including other architects, engineers, project managers, facility managers, planning and budget staff
• Oversee the implementation and execution of engineering projects as needed
• Work with service providers including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), and other outside contractors to ensure acceptable delivery of project services

Requirements:

• 8+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar technical field
• Ability to pass a government background investigation, including financial, criminal, residential, educational, foreign affiliation, prohibited substance abuse, and employment verifications; active U.S. Customs and Border Protection background investigation (CBP BI) preferred
• Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Government security clearance
• Only US Citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or other industry-related certification is a plus
• Familiarity with the federal budget cycle, federal procurement practices, and the delivery of capital programs in the federal space
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Ability to read construction documents, including drawings, specifications and RFPs
• Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of stakeholders
• Ability to effectively solve problems
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Available for approximately 10% travel