Architectural Engineer (SME II)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 8, 2026.
Overview
If you're an architectural or engineering professional who wants your work to mean something beyond the blueprint, this is the opportunity to take notice of. As a key member of NOAA's Office of Atmospheric Research (OAR) facility and real property team, you'll apply your architectural and technical expertise to support the physical infrastructure behind some of the nation's most critical scientific research. From interpreting facility drawings and managing complex project portfolios to advising on next-generation priorities, your skills will directly shape the environments where groundbreaking atmospheric science happens. The Scientist/Engineer will provide support services for planning, execution, and evaluation of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) real property and facility projects. Whether you're developing project plans, reviewing submittals, or coordinating improvement and repair projects across CONUS and OCONUS sites, every deliverable you produce supports a mission that matters - and a federal agency that is always moving forward.
FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace by the Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.
Work Schedule and Location:
Remote: This full-time remote position will work Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 100% remote with travel as needed to do site assessments
FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024, 2025 and 2026 Top Workplace, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Managing project portfolios and providing support to stakeholders
- Developing project plans, schedules, facility drawings/sketches, requirement documents (scope, market research, price/cost estimates), and budgets and tracking project tasks, deliverables, and timelines
- Interpreting and reviewing submittals, existing drawings, and related documents for facility and real property projects
- Assisting the OAR real property team with the implementation of improvement and/or repair projects across multiple OAR sites located OCONUS & CONUS
- Developing facility management procedures and coordinating with stakeholders to establish preventative maintenance best-practices and programs within the OAR Laboratories
- Collecting existing OAR facility and real property documentation and maintaining project records in the DOC & NOAA real property system-of-record (Builder)
- Supporting the OAR/CFO real property team as a member of various committees, working groups, and task forces
- Participating in OAR and NOAA-wide meetings
- Supporting, coordinating, and facilitating development and execution of project briefings, project reports, spreadsheets, and systems to help document, track, analyze, report and resolve project issues
- Providing guidance on current and future facility requirements with evolving technology Coordinating with the NOAA/OCAO/Facility Engineer Office (FEO) to resolve project inquiries and provide support documentation
- Assisting with NOAA-wide facility and real property data calls and requests for information
- Supporting and assisting OAR/CFO with the provision of facility management support services, including creation of requirement templates, facility planning tools, briefings, and development of related training content
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
- Ability to obtain a Public Trust
- 8+ years of professional and/or academic experience
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, MS Office, and Google Documents
Desired:
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Architectural Engineering
- Public Trust clearance
- 10+ years of professional and/or academic experience
- Advanced AutoCAD experience
- Passed the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Exam
- Passed the Construction Documents Technologist exam from the Construction Specialist Institute
- Experience/familiarity working on property projects with federal government customers
FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
Why Join Our Team
At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off
Pay Range
$95,000 - $110,000 annually depending on experience, education, and clearance level.