Structural Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Allegheny Science & Technology (AST) is seeking a highly capable Structural Engineer with an active Top Secret (TS) clearance to support mission-critical requirements associated with ongoing and future construction activities at protected sites throughout the National Capital Region (NCR). This position, contingent upon contract award, requires close coordination with active construction projects to meet critical deadlines, address logistical and funding challenges, and minimize operational disruptions. The Structural Engineer will support the federal protective mission by evaluating, reviewing, and advising on the design and construction of secure facilities to enhance structural resilience, blast resistance, and overall site security. Working closely with program managers, architects, engineers, contractors, and government stakeholders, the engineer will translate technical analyses into actionable design and acquisition inputs that ensure projects are delivered safely, compliantly, and in alignment with mission and schedule requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary architecture / engineering / construction teams, third-party contractors, and other government agencies to advance the federal protective mission.
• Utilize drawings, specifications, photographs, and other information to support projects to assess and improve site and building security.
• Review and provide comments on deliverables for analysis, design, and construction projects.
• Coordinate with program managers to develop, maintain, and update the program's strategy, budgeting, scheduling, and planning documents, as well as documentation of meetings and past activities.
• Engage and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, third-part contractors, and other government agencies to plan and execute design and construction projects.
• Coordinate with program managers to develop Scopes of Work (SOWs) and prepare contract packages for future acquisitions.
• Ability to take ownership of responsibilities, work independently, and develop solutions to problems.
• Experience with blast effect modeling tools, e.g., VAPO, 3d Blast, Urban Blast Tool, Extreme Loading for Structures (ELS).
• Experience with reviewing and understanding construction drawings, construction specifications, and contract documents.
• Experience working on large construction projects and interfacing with contractors, subcontractors, design team members, and owner's representatives.

Required Qualifications :

Other Qualifications :

Multiple factors contribute to determining the final pay for a position. These include, but are not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and competencies that align with the specific role, geographic location, educational background, and contract provisions related to labor categories specific to the position. We are committed to offering a competitive compensation package that reflects the value and expertise that each candidate brings to our team.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is $155,000 - $205,000.