Senior Protective Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for 110 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!

WRA is seeking a Senior-Level Protective Design Engineer to join our Building Design Group in our Fairfax, VA 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 the 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:

• 16+ 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.

The expected compensation range for this position is $100,000.00 - $180,000.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

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)

Position # 2597

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