Construction Architect/Engineer

Mindbank Consulting Group

Today
Top Secret/SCI
$150,000 and above
Occasional travel
CI Polygraph
Construction/Facilities
Bethesda, MD (On-Site/Office)

JOB TITLE: Architectural Engineer (Construction, Blueprints etc.)
LOCATION: Bethesda, MD ONSITE 100%
CLEARANCE: Active TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance required.
PAY RATE: $160,000 - $180,000.00
BENEFITS: Benefits, PTO – 15 days, 11 Holidays, 7 Sick days, 401k w/match and more.
JOB TYPE: Direct Hire

Mindbank Consulting Group is seeking an Architectural Engineer to support an Intelligence Community (IC) program in Bethesda, Maryland. The Architectural Building Engineer will provide services in research and reviewing the design, development, construction, alteration or repair of diplomatic buildings and/or structures to ensure appropriate security of the construction project.

Architectural Engineer Responsibilities: 

• Review project plans, Construction Security Plans, construction blueprints, architectural drawings, and technical data to determine compliance with relevant Department of State (DoS) and Intelligence Community (IC) standards.
• Provide advice and guidance to federal leadership on recommended changes and solutions to correct security deficiencies.
• Collaborating with project stakeholders on proposed solutions and design remediations.
• Assist project stakeholders with the preparation of Congressional certification or internal confirmation packages.
• Respond to Requests for Information, providing engineering/architectural insight on potential technical security vulnerabilities including electrical power systems and red/black isolation.
• Review and report on construction Security Plans for compliance with all relevant DoS and IC standards.
• Provide consulting advice and written recommendations regarding proposed changes to policies and standards.
• Providing support to the Congressional security certification process for US diplomatic facilities.
• Provide architectural/engineering input to draft policies, best practices, and studies.

Architectural Engineer Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements: 
• For this job, an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.
• BS degree and 12+ years (or master’s with 10+ years) of prior relevant work experience.
• Experience reviewing project plans, construction Security Plans, architectural drawings, and/or technical data to determine compliance with applicable laws and regulations. 
• Deep and practical understanding of secure USG facilities construction, maintenance, and operation in overseas environments. 
• In-depth understanding of architectural and security technical principles, theories, concepts, and their application across range of programs. 
• Capability with resolving highly complex problems using significant application of technical knowledge, conceptualizing, reasoning, and interpretation.
• Develop solutions that are highly innovative and achieved through research and integration of best practices.
• Ability to communicate with executive leadership (internally or client) regarding matters of significant importance to the organization/project.
• Work collaboratively across multiple U.S. Government IC agencies and Department of State to successfully advocate practices, new concepts, and approaches. 
• Read and interpret blueprints and design documents for large, complex facilities. 

Preferred Qualifications:  
• Experience managing construction projects for U.S. diplomatic facilities overseas. 
• Experience installing/designing secure power systems for Intelligence Community facilities and/or US Embassies. 
• Experience with drafting, reviewing, approving, or implementing DoS or IC Construction Security Plans. 
• Working knowledge of DoS construction security policies contained in the FAM/FAH. 
• Working knowledge of ICD 705 requirements. 
• Experience working with the IC. 
• Deep understanding of red/black power isolation and grounding requirements. 
• Working knowledge of electric power generation systems and components, electronic controls, fuel systems, and life and safety. 


MINDBANK Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
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