Engineering Journal Jobs in Chevy Chase, MD

L.F. Jennings, Inc. is seeking a motivated Project Engineer to join our Masonry division. The Project Engineer role supports the project management team and overall success of the project. They are responsible for oversight of through reviewing designs and plans. The Project Engineer is a critical component of the team through document managing, providing trade partner support, planning, and execution.

As a part of the Masonry division, you will...

• Maintain record documents. Know the contract drawings/specifications. Recognize disparities between contract drawings and specifications.
• Set up and submit requests for information.
• Review shop drawings and product submittals for conformance with the contract documents and for coordination with the work of other trades.
• Track change orders. Prepare CO proposals as assigned. Develop feel for value of work, either through review of original unit prices or own observations and experiences.
• Develop an understanding of the sequence of work. Review and interpret the project schedule.
• Be able to read/interpret layout drawings. Understand the fundamentals of layout, and the use of instruments and other layout tools.
• Examine contract drawings for conflicts. Recognize where conflicts are most likely to occur.
• Prepare correspondence as assigned.
• Develop clear, concise writing style.
• Know and use appropriate mediums of communication.

As an ideal candidate, you will have...

• a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or equivalent,
• previous experience in a Construction Management Internship or Co-Op position preferred,
• experience with construction software is preferred (i.e. Procore, Primavera P6, Viewpoint, etc.),
• evidenced leadership,
• critical thinking and decision-making capability,
• a desire to learn and experience construction,
• excellent oral and written communication,
• ability to prioritize, manage time,
• accountability,
• ability to establish relationships with internal and external partners.

L.F. Jennings, Inc. offers a competitive benefits package, including a strong bonus program, medical, dental, and vision insurance, long term disability, voluntary life insurance and AD&D, an employee assistance program, 401(k) with employer match, and a profit sharing plan.

L.F. Jennings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug testing required.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship (U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder)

UI/UX Designer (Hybrid – Arlington, VA)

4 days onsite | Remote Fridays

We’re looking for a thoughtful, product-driven UI/UX Designer to join a high-impact Platform Team in Arlington, VA. This is a hybrid role (onsite Monday–Thursday, remote Fridays) focused on designing intuitive, data-informed experiences across internal business applications and customer-facing workflows.

This role is ideal for a designer who thrives in complexity — someone who can translate intricate systems and multi-user workflows into seamless, scalable experiences.

What You’ll Work On

• Internal-facing business applications (communications platforms, customer hubs, operational tools)
• Data-rich experiences that surface insights (customer interactions, behavioral data, property attributes, etc.)
• Customer application experiences for new and existing users
• Associate dashboards to streamline lease submissions and workflow management
• Platform-level design initiatives that support scalable systems

What We’re Looking For

• Strong foundation in both UI and UX design
• Deep understanding of Design Thinking principles
• Experience designing internal-facing business applications
• Ability to design complex, multi-user workflows
• Experience leveraging data to inform experience strategy and decisions
• Strong background in mobile-first design
• Experience gathering and synthesizing insights from user testing methods
• Experience contributing to and maturing design systems
• Understanding of designing with object-oriented capabilities in mind (no coding required, but an understanding of system constraints is important)

What Makes You Stand Out

• Comfortable working across product, engineering, and business stakeholders
• Strong systems thinker who can balance user needs with technical constraints
• Experience designing for data-heavy environments
• Ability to simplify complex operational processes into elegant user experiences

If you’re passionate about building scalable platforms, improving internal workflows, and shaping customer experiences through thoughtful design, we’d love to connect.

Company Profile

Our Client is an industry leader in creating transformative developments that shape communities, promote sustainability in the built environment, and provide long-term value for the people they impact. Their portfolio includes over $3 billion in real estate development, delivering more than 10,000 housing units, 1.5 million square feet of commercial property, and 700 acres of developed land.

Position Overview

The Development Associate will report to the Director of Affordable Housing and play a lead role in the execution of affordable focused multifamily developments across the full real estate development lifecycle. This role requires direct experience managing transactions from site control through stabilization.

The Associate will be responsible for underwriting, application preparation, financial closing coordination, consultant management, construction oversight, and permanent conversion for affordable multifamily projects. Strong familiarity with state Qualified Allocation Plans (QAPs), investor and lender requirements, and public financing sources a plus.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and execute LIHTC applications, including financial modeling, narrative preparation, scoring strategy, and coordination with consultants.
• Manage the development process from site acquisition through lease-up and stabilization.
• Coordinate and close equity, construction debt, permanent financing, soft funds, and bond issuances (as applicable).
• Prepare and maintain detailed development budgets, sources and uses statements, and multi-year operating pro formas.
• Oversee due diligence including zoning analysis, environmental review, title and survey review, and utility coordination.
• Manage architect, engineer, legal, cost consultant, and other third-party consultants through design and permitting phases.
• Represent ownership in construction meetings; monitor schedule, budget, change orders, and draw process.
• Coordinate with state housing finance agencies and ensure compliance with QAP requirements and regulatory agreements.
• Lead preparation and submission of funding applications, including local, state, and federal gap financing.
• Support investor reporting, cost certification, and placed-in-service documentation.
• Represent the company at public hearings, neighborhood meetings, and governmental proceedings.
• Facilitate project turnover to asset management and property management teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, real estate, urban planning, engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Minimum three (3) years of direct development experience, including full-cycle execution of at least one completed transaction - LIHTC experience a plus.
• Exposure to 9% and/or 4% LIHTC structures, bond financing, and layered capital stacks a plus.
• Strong financial modeling and underwriting skills.
• Working knowledge of construction budgeting, scheduling, and cost control.
• Familiarity with state housing agency processes and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and MS Office Suite.

Summary

Manganaro Building Group, LLC is looking for a Project Manager- Masonry to join our Beltsville, MD team. If you have extensive experience developing, overseeing and completing projects, Manganaro has a place for you!

About Manganaro:

Manganaro is a growing company performing construction services from Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states to New England. With over 60 years of experience in drywall, masonry, concrete/masonry restoration, Divisions 8 & 10, structural strengthening and building envelope restoration.

Come join the team!

Benefits and Perks:

• Generous PTO and paid Holiday schedule to assist in maintaining work-life balance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Flexible work hour schedule
• Company supported charitable events
• Eligible for all benefits 1st of the month after hire.
• Generous healthcare plan with Healthcare Reimbursement Account (HRA) to offset deductibles.
• Competitive compensation
• Company Supplied Merch
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Casual Dress Code
• Dental and vision plans.
• 401(k) plan with generous match!
• Company-paid life, AD&D and long-term disability insurance!
• Company social outings

Primary Responsibilities:

Project Management

• Develop accurate budgets by utilizing historical data from previous projects
• Periodically visit all pending and active projects to ensure correct field methods and total knowledge of the project.
• Possess knowledge of local material, labor and equipment costs
• Oversee and track all labor on each project, whether from outside subcontracts or from internal labor sources.
• Provide predetermined deliverables in a timely manner including verification of all completed work.
• Manage and develop team members to ensure proper growth within the organization.
• Represent Manganaro in all aspects, especially in relation to standard site operations.
• Maintain client relationship at the project level.

Training and Growth:

• Solid, reputable, growing company in multiple markets (potential for career/professional growth).
• Training, development and networking activities.
• Performance rewards (increases, bonus opportunity, etc.)

Education and Experience:

• B.S. Degree in civil engineering, construction management, architecture, finance, or accounting is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in Project Management with substantial estimating background (2+ years as assistant estimator)
• MBA is a Plus

Success Factors:

• Experience in marketing, sales, or client development and relations
• Experience working for a commercial masonry subcontractor or a GC
• Demonstrated ability to produce in a high-pressure environment
• Demonstrated ability to meet/exceed goals with minimal supervision
• Self-motivated
• Commitment to personal and professional standards of excellence
• Position requires working in our office or at a job site

This position requires a criminal background check and signing a Confidentiality, Non-Disclosure, and Non-Solicitation Agreement (this is NOT a non-compete).

About the Company

Manganaro is a growing company performing construction services from Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states to New England. Manganaro has nearly 65 years of experience in drywall, masonry, concrete/masonry restoration, structural strengthening and building envelope restoration, doors/frames/hardware (Div 8) and specialties (Div 10).

About the Role

Manganaro Building Group, LLC is seeking an Estimator (Commercial Drywall) to join our Pre-Construction team in Beltsville, MD. If you have an eye for detail while maintaining the accuracy of your work, Manganaro has a place for you!

Benefits and Perks:

• Generous PTO and paid Holiday schedule to assist in maintaining work-life balance
• 401(k) plan with generous match!
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Dental and vision plans.
• Generous healthcare plan with Healthcare Reimbursement Account (HRA) to offset deductibles.
• Eligible for all benefits 1st of the month after hire.
• Company-paid life, AD&D and long-term disability insurance!
• Company outings: bowling; holiday luncheons; summer BBQ; basketball, softball and golf leagues
• Free daily breakfast provided
• Early leave on Fridays
• Snacks and beverages provided!

Responsibilities

• Interpret plans and specifications in order to prepare written proposals for bids and proposals
• Possess knowledge of local material, labor and equipment costs
• Maintain understanding of all local, city and state building codes in assigned locations
• Manage and train project engineers and assistant project estimators to ensure proper growth within the organization
• Continuously develop and improve upon knowledge for all product lines, including drywall, acoustical, doors/frames/hardware (Div 8) and specialties (Div 10).

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in civil engineering, construction management, architecture, finance, or accounting is preferred
• Assistant Estimator with 2 years of experience or 5-7 years of experience overall

Required Skills

• Demonstrated ability to produce in a high pressure environment
• Demonstrated ability in meeting or exceeding goals with minimal direct supervision
• Self-motivated
• Commitment to personal and professional standards of excellence

This position requires a criminal background check and signing a Confidentiality, Non-Disclosure, and Non-Solicitation Agreement

Manganaro Building Group, LLC is looking for a Project Manager- DFH (Doors, Frames, & Hardware) to join our team at our Beltsville, MD office. If you have extensive experience developing and completing projects while having a deep understanding of doors and the accompanying hardware, Manganaro has a place for you!

Why Manganaro?

We are an award winning company that truly values the highest quality of service in the industry. Our success is built on our core values, as well as our commitments to our clients and our employees, and has been for over 60 years. This position includes ample room for upward mobility and will provide the opportunity for the properly motivated individual to advance into a senior leadership role.

Benefits and Perks:

• Generous PTO and paid Holiday schedule to assist in maintaining work-life balance
• Flexible work hour schedule
• Company supported charitable events
• Eligible for all benefits 1st of the month after hire.
• Generous healthcare plan with Healthcare Reimbursement Account (HRA) to offset deductibles.
• Competitive compensation
• Life insurance Dental and vision plans.
• 401(k) plan with generous match!
• Company-paid life, AD&D and long-term disability insurance!
• Company social outings
• Free daily breakfast
• Early leave Fridays
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Primary Responsibilities:

• Possess extreme familiarity with several different door vendors
• Detail all projects, including the creation of price, identification of mistakes or errors in design and specification, and the communication with customers as needed
• Estimates the amount of materials needed for construction projects according to company policy and local building code
• Assists customers by reviewing existing conditions for door deficiencies and creates corrective action plan for remediation of code issues.
• Assists operations as needed with estimating and pricing commercial doors, frames, and hardware
• Handle all Commercial Door, Frame, and Hardware take-offs.
• Provides assistance to sales team and customer by providing knowledge and expertise during the estimating and buy-out phases of projects
• Assist and lead team with blueprint reading, specification interpretation and construction procedures
• Review actual used vs. estimated for materials on completion of each project

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Assist operations teams with order verification and writing as a “second set of eyes” when schedule allows
• Assist operations teams with review of revised project documents / changes when schedule allows

Education and Experience:

• B.S. Degree in civil engineering, construction management, architecture, finance, or accounting is preferred
• 7+ years of experience specializing in the Door, Frames, and Hardware Field

Success Factors:

• High level of organization skills.
• Demonstrated ability in meeting or exceeding goals with minimal direct supervision
• Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to produce timely and accurate results
• Commitment to personal and professional standards of excellence

This position requires a criminal background check and signing a Confidentiality, Non-Disclosure, and Non-Solicitation Agreement

• Litigation work, including but not limited to: identifying and weighing potential legal claims/arguments/strategies; client contact, advisals, and communications; drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs; strategizing for and conducting written and oral discovery; strategizing for, exploring, and guiding settlement negotiations
• Provide technical expertise/assistance to partners
• Develop relationships with grassroots and organizational partners and related, shared advocacy
• Develop and present Know Your Rights (KYR) guidance
• Develop trainings for advocates
• Participate in ongoing advocacy coalitions
• Federal and/or state/local policy advocacy, as required
• Screen and follow up on intakes
• In-depth, complex legal research and writing for both litigation and non-litigation advocacy
• Oral advocacy and communications/media/public advocacy relating to both litigation and non-litigation work
• Oversee interns and fellows
  
  

• At least 7 years of practice experience as an attorney
• Subject-matter expertise and legal-advocacy experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • immigration detention-and-deportation system
  • students’ rights under the First Amendment and under Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964
  • criminal legal system
  • prisoners’ rights and carceral abolition
  • legal frameworks concerning putative national security
  • low-wage workers’ rights
• Demonstrated experience in or commitment to movement and client-centered lawyering
• Sound professional judgment
• Rigorous critical-thinking skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional time-management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate effectively in a remote environment as part of a team, with clients, and with myriad partners and allies
• Demonstrated self-starter who readily takes accountability for all areas of their work
• Ability to receive and implement feedback effectively
• Flexibility and adaptation in response to shifting priorities
  
  

• Experience litigating in federal and state courts, including in complex civil litigation
• Experience with federal and state/local policy advocacy
• Experience preparing administrative complaints directed to civil-rights bodies within federal and state/local agencies
• Fluency in ASL (American Sign Language), ISL (International Sign Language), and/or one or more non-English languages (with a preference for Arabic, Urdu, Dari, Farsi, Pashto, Tajik, and/or Uzbek)
• Demonstrated experience in:
  • applying cultural humility in interactions with others
  • applying trauma-informed approaches in interactions with others
    

• a cover letter specifying your interest in working with MA and your skills and relevant experience
• a resume
• a list of at least 3 professional references who can speak to your recent legal-advocacy experience
• two legal-writing samples no greater than 20 pages in length each and that are an accurate reflection of work that you did either exclusively or predominantly.
  
  

AGE Solutions is preparing for a significant contract supporting the Joint Service Provider (JSP) Enterprise Transport Management (ETM) program. We're seeking hands-on, field-ready professionals to lead and execute structured cabling projects cross secure government environments. These roles require deep experience with fiber layouts, cable pathways, inside/outside plant, and installation best practices per BICSI standards.

Who We're Looking For:

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• RCDD Technicians, Fiber Leads, Infrastructure Installers
  
• Execute large-scale fiber and copper infrastructure projects
  
• Read and implement cable layouts and splicing diagrams
  
• Maintain compliance with pathway and safety standards
  
• Incumbents encouraged to apply
  

Clearance: TS/SCI
Certifications: RCDD, BICSI
Experience: 10 to 25 years

This position is part of a pipeline for a future opportunity supporting the JSP ETM program. Employment is contingent upon contract award and government customer approval. AGE Solutions is actively engaging talent ahead of award and encourages both current incumbents and new candidates to express interest.

At AGE Solutions, we reward performance, invest in growth, and share success. Our benefits support the whole person, professionally, financially, and personally.

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• 26 Days Paid Leave: Includes vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays. You choose how to use it.
  
• Performance Bonuses: Performance bonuses are awarded based on individual contributions and company-wide results, aligning recognition with impact.
  
• 401(k) with Match: We match 3% of your contributions with immediate vesting.
  
• Financial Protection: Company-paid life insurance up to $300K and options for additional coverage for you and your dependents.
  
• Health Benefits: Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, FSA and HSA options to fit your needs.
  
• Parental Leave: 15 days of fully paid leave for new parents, because family matters.
  
• Military Differential Pay: We bridge the gap for employees on active duty, so they don't take a financial hit while serving.
  
• Professional Growth: Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and the tools and tech to get the job done right.
  
• Shared Success: In the event of a company sale, our CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees. This ensures our team shares in the long term value they help create.
  

At AGE, you'll do work that matters, supported by a company that delivers for its people.

Senior Recruiter

Pay: $35–$45/hr (temp) | $105,000 salary upon conversion

Type: Contract / Temp-to-Hire

Location: Hybrid, located in Arlington, VA

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and polished Recruiter with a strong track record of tenure and success in full‑cycle talent acquisition. This role requires someone who operates with a strategic mindset, brings a consultative approach, and can independently manage a significant requisition load while partnering closely with senior leadership. As a high‑visibility function, the Recruiter will represent both the hiring team and employer brand with professionalism, urgency, and exceptional communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full‑cycle recruiting across a variety of corporate, technical, and specialized roles — including intake meetings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate management, offer facilitation, and closing.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that tap into diverse talent pools, leveraging LinkedIn Recruiter, industry networks, referrals, and proactive outreach.
• Build and maintain strong consultative relationships with hiring managers, HR partners, and senior leaders to align on role requirements, market insights, strategies, and timelines.
• Own candidate experience from first touch to final conversation, ensuring consistent communication, efficiency, and professionalism.
• Use good judgment to prioritize requisitions, manage expectations, and provide timely updates to stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation within ATS and internal systems.
• Support employer branding and talent pipeline initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of recruiting experience with proven success and strong tenure across corporate, agency, or hybrid environments.
• Demonstrated strength in high‑volume, fast‑paced recruiting, including managing 15–30+ open roles at a time.
• Exceptional communication skills — written, verbal, and interpersonal — with the confidence to advise and influence hiring managers at all levels.
• Experience with modern ATS platforms (Greenhouse, Workday, SuccessFactors, or similar) and sourcing tools.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow‑through.
• Ability to work autonomously while thriving in a collaborative team environment.

Why This Role

• High‑impact recruiting partnership with leadership
• Strong opportunity for long‑term conversion and career growth
• Competitive compensation with a clear path from temp to full‑time hire
• Fast‑paced, dynamic environment where your expertise truly matters

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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