Project Engineer Federal Facilities Capital Assessments

Benefits:

Holiday Pay

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Why This Role Matters

As a Project Engineer, you will support the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), helping steward and modernize some of the nation’s most important civic and historic facilities. Your work will directly inform capital investment decisions for the U.S. Legislative Branch—combining engineering expertise, project leadership, and public-sector mission impact.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical or Electrical Engineer to lead facility condition assessments, guide technical teams, and develop actionable recommendations that shape long-term infrastructure planning across a complex federal campus.

Position Summary

The Senior Project Engineer supports facility condition assessments and capital planning initiatives for a major federal facilities program. This role manages multiple concurrent assessment projects while providing technical engineering oversight for building systems evaluations, equipment deficiency reviews, and technical report development.

The position blends project management, technical leadership, and engineering analysis to ensure accurate, high-quality work products that inform capital improvement strategies—while navigating federal design standards, sustainability requirements, and historic preservation constraints.

You’ll Be a Strong Fit If You Have

A Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background

Experience leading facility assessments or capital planning efforts

Strong technical judgment in reviewing building systems and equipment deficiencies

Confidence in managing multiple projects simultaneously

Interest in federal, public-sector, or historic facilities

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Delivery

Manage multiple concurrent facility assessment and engineering projects

Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans

Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, consultants, and stakeholders

Lead project status meetings and provide clear progress reporting

Ensure timely, high-quality delivery of all project deliverables

Technical Engineering & Assessments

Conduct engineering studies, feasibility analyses, and building systems assessments under Program Manager direction

Review mechanical or electrical system conditions and identify improvement needs

Provide technical oversight for assessment methodologies and data collection

Review designs, specifications, drawings, and calculations for building systems

Ensure compliance with federal codes, sustainability requirements, and historic preservation standards

Reporting, QA & Capital Recommendations

Oversee the development of comprehensive technical assessment reports

Perform technical review and quality control for all deliverables

Develop detailed work scopes and capital improvement recommendations

Evaluate lifecycle costs and benefits for equipment replacement or modernization

Ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment of reports with program objectives

Collaboration & Technical Leadership

Provide engineering guidance and mentorship to project teams

Serve as a technical liaison to agency stakeholders and program leadership

Collaborate with architects, preservation specialists, and other disciplines

Support executive-level briefings and stakeholder presentations

Promote consistent application of engineering standards across projects

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (required)

Master’s degree in Engineering or related field (preferred)

Professional Experience

Approximately 8–12 years of progressive experience in mechanical or electrical engineering for building or infrastructure projects

Experience managing multiple concurrent technical or engineering projects

Background in facility condition assessments, capital planning, or asset management

Experience providing technical oversight for engineering reports and deliverables

Strong project coordination and stakeholder communication skills

Technical Expertise

Engineering studies and feasibility analyses

Facility condition assessments (FCA) and equipment deficiency analysis

Development and quality assurance of technical reports

Review of mechanical or electrical designs and calculations

Familiarity with federal codes, standards, and sustainability requirements

Preferred Experience

Experience working with federal agencies (e.g., AOC, GSA, USACE, NAVFAC, or other federal entities)

Background in historic facilities or preservation-sensitive projects

Experience with energy efficiency, sustainable building systems, or facility modernization

Experience supporting capital improvement plans or investment strategies

Licenses & Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred, not required)

FE / EIT certification

PMP or similar project management credential (a plus)

Candidates with strong federal facilities, assessment, or technical leadership experience are encouraged to apply, even if not all preferred credentials are met.

About GoldenWolf

GoldenWolf is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business providing comprehensive facility management and professional services to federal agencies. The company specializes in facility condition assessments, quality assurance, construction management, capital planning, and technical advisory services across civilian and defense sectors.

GoldenWolf partners with federal clients to ensure the long-term performance, safety, and stewardship of mission-critical public facilities—while offering engineers meaningful work, stability, and opportunities for professional growth.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

GoldenWolf, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any protected status, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.