Structural Field Engineer (SFE)

Sheladia Associates, Inc • Rockville, MD

75d

About The Position

This position is contingent upon contract award. Location: Rockville, MD / DMV area (specific location based on site/client office). Sheladia Associates is seeking a Structural Field Engineer (SFE) to support structural maintenance teams by implementing key processes and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. The SFE will guide crews on methods, procedures, and materials, assist in maintenance strategy development, and coordinate closely with leadership and engineering teams to ensure smooth maintenance operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction and preferably maintenance of major transit projects or similar infrastructure
• Proven experience with concrete and steel structures
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and repair procedures, and guide maintenance crews
• Ability to assist maintenance crews in selecting and deploying materials and equipment, including construction methods and techniques
• Strong ability to identify and address safety and quality concerns
• Effective coordination and communication skills with maintenance staff and stakeholders, with good interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in tunnel maintenance, including leak mitigation preferred
• Experience maintaining track-beds under direct fixation track, including track-bed and drainage cleaning and grout pad renewals preferred
• Experience with WMATA structural repairs preferred
• Familiarity with asset management databases such as Maximo and Optram, including incident analysis for maintenance planning preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to structural maintenance crews, ensuring compliance with specifications, work instructions, and approved procedures
• Assist in developing maintenance strategies, including frequency, materials, and equipment selection
• Maintain logs of technical support activities and stay informed of maintenance plans, schedules, and safety regulations
• Support structural repairs such as track support, leak mitigation, drainage maintenance, and concrete patching
• Coordinate with structural engineers on new or revised repair procedures
• Monitor field maintenance activities and provide scheduling recommendations
• Analyze asset management data to guide maintenance frequency and type
• Recommend improvements to asset management and maintenance strategies

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health Savings Account (HSA; with eligible medical plan enrollment)
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Medical insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees