Facilities Engineer

LMI seeks an experienced Facilities Engineer to provide engineering expertise and guidance for a DHS portfolio of facilities throughout the facilities lifecycle. Join our team of collaborative self-starters focused on delivering practical and efficient solutions to help DHS keep our nation safe while supporting the facilitation of legitimate trade and travel.

Support the client's facility development efforts by acting as a technical advisor and subject matter expert for specific engineering matters.
• 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, 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 taking 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 teams as required.
• 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 of and compliance with building codes and regulations.
• Collaborate with other BPAM personnel including architects, engineers, project managers, facility managers, planning and budget staff.
• Oversee the execution of engineering projects as needed.
• Work with service providers, federal managers and program staff, private sector contractors and other stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of engineering projects and work products.

• 8+ years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• A current Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in Training (EIT) certification preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or other industry-related certification is a plus.
• Familiar with the facilities lifecycle from planning through disposal.
• Experience in the federal construction market and associated policies, procedures and regulations.
• Able to facilitate meetings, activities and working sessions related to engineering tasks.
• 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 20% travel.

• Must pass a government background investigation, including financial, criminal, residential, educational, foreign affiliation, prohibited substance use, and employment verifications; active U.S. Customs and Border Protection background investigation preferred. Please note that only U.S. citizens are eligible for a suitability determination.