Structural Engineer

Markon

Structural Engineer providing engineering and project support for site and building security initiatives at Markon. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for construction and infrastructure projects.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeWashington, DC • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $135,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with architecture, engineering, and construction teams, third-party contractors, and government partners to support mission-related infrastructure projects.
Utilize drawings, specifications, photographs, and other technical documentation to assess and improve site and building security.
Review and provide technical comments on analysis, design, and construction project deliverables.
Coordinate with program managers to support development and updates to program strategies, schedules, budgets, and planning documentation.
Document and track meetings, project activities, and program updates.
Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support planning and execution of design and construction projects.
Assist in developing Scopes of Work (SOWs) and preparing contract packages for future acquisitions.
Support coordination with contractors, subcontractors, design teams, and owner representatives on large-scale construction projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Top Secret security clearance required.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.
5-10 years of experience supporting program or project management activities within the construction or engineering industry.
Experience reviewing and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and contract documentation.
Experience working on large construction projects and coordinating with contractors, subcontractors, and design teams.
Ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities, and develop solutions to complex problems.
Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
Preferred: Experience using blast effect modeling tools such as VAPO, 3D Blast, Urban Blast Tool, or Extreme Loading for Structures (ELS).
Preferred: Experience supporting federal or government construction programs.
Preferred: Familiarity with security-related infrastructure design or protective construction standards.
Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure.
Preferred: Experience supporting senior executive-level federal customers in highly secure, high-visibility operational environments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Training and Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

Civil EngineeringArchitectureConstruction ManagementProject ManagementConstruction DrawingsSpecificationsContract DocumentationScope of Work (SOW)Large Construction ProjectsProblem Solving

Soft Skills

CommunicationStakeholder CoordinationIndependenceOwnershipSolution Development

Certifications

Top Secret Security ClearanceProfessional Engineer (PE) License