Independent Contractor Telecom Structural Engineer Jobs in Reston, VA

Markon is building a talent pool of Structural Engineers to support future Intelligence Community facility and infrastructure projects. This pipeline opportunity is intended to identify qualified candidates to provide structural engineering expertise throughout the planning, design, and execution of construction and infrastructure efforts. Selected candidates will be considered for future openings supporting safe, compliant, resilient, and mission-ready facilities aligned to customer priorities.

• Support facility and infrastructure projects by performing structural engineering analyses, evaluating design needs, and developing practical engineering recommendations.
• Manage and coordinate structural engineering efforts from planning through completion, including reviewing drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation for accuracy, constructability, and compliance.
• Recommend design modifications and engineering solutions to address structural issues, existing conditions, site constraints, and evolving project requirements.
• Ensure structural systems and designs align with applicable building codes, local ordinances, federal regulations, engineering standards, and customer requirements.
• Provide technical expertise across structural systems, foundations, building modifications, renovations, and related facility infrastructure.
• Collaborate with customers, architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders while preparing clear technical reports, assessments, recommendations, and presentations.
• Support multiple concurrent projects and priorities in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

• U.S. citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• 5+ years of progressive structural engineering experience
• Experience performing structural analyses and technical evaluations for facility, infrastructure, or construction projects
• Demonstrated experience managing, coordinating, and executing structural engineering efforts from planning through completion
• Experience evaluating structural designs and recommending modifications based on project requirements and existing conditions
• Strong knowledge of structural engineering principles, building codes, industry standards, local ordinances, and applicable federal regulations
• Experience collaborating with customers and multidisciplinary project teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced project environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills

Desired

• Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) license
• Experience with ICD 705 construction standards and requirements
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, structural analysis software, or comparable engineering tools
• Experience supporting federal government or Intelligence Community facilities and infrastructure
• Experience with structural assessments, renovations, foundations, steel, concrete, masonry, or related structural systems
• Familiarity with applicable structural and building standards, including IBC and ASCE standards
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and developing professional technical presentations

Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.

At Markon, we don't just offer jobs – we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.

Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.

Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make – which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters – bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.
Join us and make a meaningful impact.

Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Benefits Offered: 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, and Holidays