Project Engineer (Facilities/Infrastructure)

LMI seeks an experienced technical individual versed in federal facilities projects to provide real property focused support to a federal facilities and infrastructure portfolio management program. Join our team of collaborative self-starters focused on delivering practical and efficient solutions to help U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) keep our nation safe while supporting the facilitation of legitimate trade and travel.

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.

Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

• Support a federal agency’s technical division and act as a subject matter expert for technical matters associated with the agency’s real property portfolio that includes facilities and supporting infrastructure.
• Utilize subject matter expertise to deliver solutions to engineering requirements for DHS projects to include both new construction and maintenance and repair of existing real property.
• Communicate with senior leadership; engineering subject matter experts (SMEs), project managers and facility managers about issues and solutions regarding project requirements.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of design documents and engineering studies and provide associated technical recommendations.
• Review project progress from an engineering perspective, measuring performance and proposing necessary corrective actions to maintain agreed-upon requirements.
• Travel to project sites at geographically dispersed locations nationwide as required to verify progress of work, ensure conformity with specifications and accepted engineering practices, attend program management reviews and contribute to technical Integrated Project Teams
• Provide engineering inputs to cost estimates; utilize value engineering analysis as needed.
• Assist with all aspects of facility development, including planning, programming, design and construction phases.
• Provide input on appropriate standards, and guidelines, as well as interpretation and compliance for building code and regulations.
• Collaborate with other personnel including other architects, engineers, project managers, facility managers, planning and budget staff.
• Oversee the implementation and execution of engineering projects as needed.
• Work with service providers including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), and other outside contractors to ensure acceptable delivery of project services.

• 8+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar technical field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or other industry-related certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with the federal budget cycle, federal procurement practices, and the delivery of capital programs in the federal space
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Ability to read construction documents, including drawings, specifications and RFPs
• Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively solve problems.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Available for approximately 10% travel.
• Ability to pass a government background investigation, including financial, criminal, residential, educational, foreign affiliation, prohibited substance abuse, and employment verifications; active U.S. Customs and Border Protection background investigation (CBP BI) preferred. Please note that only U.S. citizens are eligible for a suitability determination.