Senior Protective Design Engineer

Job Description

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 105 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!

Job Summary:

WRA is seeking a Senior-Level Protective Design Engineer to join our Building Design Group in our [location] office. We are a nationally recognized, top 125 Architecture and Engineering firm and Mid-Atlantic Engineering Firm of the Year.

Come join our collaborative team of engineers and architects on a variety of challenging projects including building design (mission critical/secure spaces) and site design (perimeter security/entry control facilities). WRA has a strong mentoring culture and a focus on staff development.

Serve as lead protective designer through concept studies, final design, and construction phase services for clients across a broad range of markets, including DoD, Federal/Local Government and Industrial. Coordinate between disciplines, interface with project stakeholders, and participate in quality control processes to ensure each project is successfully completed.

Responsibilities:

Review client-specific protective design criteria and develop comprehensive strategies to address protective design requirements in planning studies and design projects.

Coordinate with other design disciplines to integrate protective design solutions on building and site design projects.

Develop a wide range of protective design solutions (AT/FP, SCIF, perimeter security, vehicle entry control points, CPTED, blast/ballistic resistance, electronic security systems, etc.) in support of a varied client base.

Develop construction documents (drawings and specifications) based on established protective design criteria.

Provide oversight and quality control of protective design reports and construction documents.

Review SOWs and develop in-house proposals for protective design efforts.

Qualifications:

10+ years of relevant experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture

Experience with industry-wide security criteria (Department of Defense, Inter-agency Security Committee, etc.)

Experience with concept studies, design documents, and construction phase services

Proficient with Microsoft Office products

Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

U.S. Citizenship is required

Ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance

Additional Qualifications:

Licensed Professional Engineer or Architect preferred.

ASIS Protective Design Professional (PSP) certification preferred

Benefits:

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

Flexible work schedule options

Competitive salary

Leave accrual and paid holidays

Healthcare benefits

Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

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