Project Engineer-Business Development & Client Solutions

Position Summary:

Join us in the exciting role of providing a Project Engineer-Business Development & Client Solutions who serves as a technical lead and client-facing representative for capital projects across the Architect of the Capitol (AOC). This role combines engineering expertise, project oversight, and business development-style relationship management to support congressional stakeholders, internal jurisdictions, and external partners. This position ensures that projects are well-scoped, technically sound, strategically aligned, and delivered in a way that strengthens long-term partnerships across the Capitol campus.

Ideal Candidate Summary:

The ideal candidate is a versatile engineer with 10+ years of experience supporting complex building or infrastructure projects, ideally within federal, public-sector, or historic environments. They bring strong technical judgment across multiple engineering disciplines and are equally comfortable conducting feasibility studies, reviewing designs, and supporting construction activities. They excel in client-facing settings-able to translate stakeholder needs into clear project scopes, build long-term relationships, and deliver polished briefings to high-visibility decision makers. This person thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, balancing engineering rigor with strategic thinking, clear communication, and a service-oriented mindset. A PE license and experience with historic facilities or federal campuses are valuable differentiators

Essential Functions:

1. Technical Engineering Leadership

• Conducts engineering studies, feasibility analyses, and technical assessments for new and ongoing projects.
• Develops or reviews designs, specifications, drawings, and calculations across civil, mechanical, electrical, or structural disciplines.
• Provides technical guidance to AOC jurisdictions, consultants, and contractors.
• Ensures compliance with AOC design standards, federal codes, sustainability requirements, and historic preservation constraints.
• Reviews consultant designs and submittals for accuracy, constructability, and alignment with project goals.
• Supports value engineering, risk assessments, and lifecycle cost analyses.

2. Project Planning & Delivery Oversight

• Participates in project scoping, budgeting, and scheduling for capital and renovation projects.
• Coordinates with project managers, construction managers, and engineering teams to ensure smooth execution.
• Monitors project progress, identifies risks, and recommends corrective actions.
• Supports construction inspections, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Ensures project documentation, reporting, and quality assurance meet AOC standards.

3. Business Development & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serves as a technical liaison to congressional offices, committees, the Supreme Court, the Library of Congress, and internal AOC jurisdictions.
• Builds and maintains long-term client relationships by understanding stakeholder needs and translating them into actionable project scopes.
• Supports project intake, helping stakeholders articulate requirements, constraints, and priorities.
• Prepares and delivers technical presentations, briefings, and solution proposals to decision makers.
• Identifies opportunities for future projects, modernization initiatives, and strategic improvements across the Capitol campus.
• Ensures stakeholder expectations are managed through clear communication, transparency, and proactive problem-solving.

4. Procurement, Budgeting & Contract Support

• Contributes to RFP development, technical evaluation of proposals, and contractor selection.
• Reviews cost estimates, schedules, and resource plans.
• Ensures contractor performance aligns with contract requirements and AOC standards.
• Supports financial planning and justification for capital investments.

5. Historic Preservation & Campus Stewardship

• Ensures all engineering and project decisions respect the historic, architectural, and cultural significance of the Capitol Complex.
• Coordinates with preservation specialists, curators, and architects to integrate modern systems into historic structures.
• Balances operational needs with long-term preservation priorities.

6. Compliance, Safety & Risk Management

• Ensures adherence to federal safety standards, environmental regulations, and AOC policies.
• Identifies and mitigates engineering, operational, and construction risks.
• Supports emergency preparedness and continuity planning for critical infrastructure.

Benefits Package:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Federal Observed Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee Paid Supplemental Insurance (Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life, Accident, and Critical Illness)
• 401K - employer matching of up to 5%

Location:

• Washington, DC area, Washington metropolitan area
• DMV region (DC-Maryland-Virginia)
• Within commuting distance of DC
• Travel to federal sites in DC, MD, and VA

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy that GoldenWolf, LLC., is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, committed to maintaining world-class facilities through technical excellence and innovation.

About the Company:

GoldenWolf is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business that provides comprehensive facility management and support services to federal agencies. The company specializes in delivering a wide range of professional services, including facilities condition assessments, quality assurance, construction management, strategic planning, and technical support across civilian and defense sectors. We invite you to visit the GoldenWolf website at www.goldenwolf.com to learn more about the organization and explore other career opportunities.

Education:

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, or Architectural Engineering.
• A Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is beneficial but not required.

Required Professional Experience:

• 10 years of progressively responsible experience in project engineering, facility engineering, building systems, or capital project delivery.
• At least 1-2 years of experience in client-facing, stakeholder engagement, or business development-style roles (internal or external).
• Experience working on multi-disciplinary engineering projects or public-sector infrastructure is strongly preferred.

Technical Experience Requirements:

• Engineering studies, feasibility analyses, and technical assessments.
• Reviewing or producing engineering designs, specifications, drawings, and calculations.
• Familiarity with federal codes, sustainability standards, and historic preservation constraints.
• Exposure to construction inspections, commissioning, or field verification activities.
• Experience supporting project scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and risk assessments.

Preferred Experience:

• 10+ years of engineering or project delivery experience in complex facilities, government buildings, or historic structures.
• Experience working with federal agencies, especially AOC, GSA, USACE, NAVFAC, or similar.
• Prior involvement in RFP development, proposal evaluation, or contractor oversight.
• Experience presenting technical information to executives, elected officials, or high-visibility stakeholders.
• Background in value engineering, lifecycle cost analysis, or capital planning.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, not required.
• FE/EIT (Fundamentals of Engineering/Engineer-in-Training) certification is a plus.
• A Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar credential is beneficial but optional.
• Training or certification in historic preservation, sustainability, or federal facility management is advantageous.

Key Competencies:

• Business Development
• Project Management
• Preservation Awareness
• Strategic Thinking
• Sales Strategy
• Technical Capacity
• Written/Verbal Communication
• Persuasion
• Multitasking
• Independent Work Ability
• Collaboration
• Time Management
• Stress Management