Engineering Jobs in Poolesville, MD

Who We Are

Our purpose at CloudHQ is to provide flexible, efficient, and resilient data center solutions to businesses of all sizes. Our growing organization was founded by the pioneer of data center REITs. CloudHQ has state-of-the-art data center sites located in two Northern Virginia locations, as well as London, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, and Sao Paulo, and we anticipate exponential growth over the next several years both in the US and abroad.

What The Role Entails

We are seeking an authoritative and highly technical Senior Manager to lead the design, coordination, and delivery of telecommunications infrastructure across our global hyperscale data center portfolio. Focusing primarily on the Americas (AMERs) and Latin America (LATAM) with global oversight, this role transitions beyond individual engineering to full portfolio and personnel management. The ideal candidate will direct regional engineering staff, govern vendor relationships, enforce strict project execution sequencing, and ensure world-class delivery of our telecom strategy.

What You Will Get To Do

Team Leadership

· Directly manage, develop, and allocate resources for regional telecom engineering and development staff.

· Enforce strict project sequencing, ensuring internal scope and lease alignment is locked prior to external contractor pricing or legal counsel engagement.

· Manage departmental OpEx/CapEx budgets and oversee the external vendor bidding, negotiation, and award process.

· Serve as the primary technical authority and escalation point between CloudHQ, external design partners, and Tier 1 carriers.

· Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and regional team members, ensuring strict adherence to corporate protocols.

· Build and scale a high-performing team dedicated to powering the future of CloudHQ’s digital infrastructure with innovation and precision.

Technical Architecture & Design

· Oversee and approve all telecommunications design packages across AMER, LATAM, EMEA, and APAC.

· Architect OSP, ISP, ICN, and interconnect strategies at both campus and metro scales.

· Govern diverse fiber routing strategies and carrier-neutral MMR design standards.

· Direct high-density structured cabling architecture and long-term scalability planning.

· Coordinate Layer 2 and Layer 3 architecture, IP addressing schemes, and VLAN segmentation with network engineering teams.

· Evaluate designs against N, N+1, 2N, and 2N+1 redundancy models and fault-tolerant principles.

· Ensure cross-regional compliance with TIA-942, BICSI, IEEE, and applicable local codes and standards.

Project Execution & Delivery

· Manage and track multiple hyperscale projects simultaneously, holding internal teams and external vendors accountable to schedules, budgets, and deliverables.

· Identify risks, gaps, and design conflicts early, actively driving effective technical and commercial solutions.

· Develop, maintain, and govern telecom design standards, specifications, and best practices across the global portfolio.

· Review, coordinate, and formally approve telecom drawing markups and design packages (utilizing Bluebeam, Visio, and CAD tools).

· Lead telecom infrastructure audits and long-term capacity planning initiatives.

· Coordinate seamlessly with cross-functional executive teams including IT, network engineering, construction, and facilities.

Please Note: This specific opportunity requires US citizenship.

What You Bring To The Role

· A Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

· A minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in telecommunications or network infrastructure engineering, including direct personnel and team management experience.

· 5+ years of mission-critical or hyperscale data center experience.

· Demonstrated experience leading multi-region or global telecom deployments and managing distributed regional staff.

· Executive presence with the ability to lead technical meetings, negotiate with external design partners, and enforce strict project governance.

· Highly organized with strong project management, documentation, and budget tracking skills.

· Strong proficiency in engineering review software (Bluebeam, Microsoft Visio, CAD).

· Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Also Possess

· Experience working on international projects across the US, LATAM, EMEA, and APAC.

· Deep familiarity with data center telecom infrastructure, structured cabling systems, fiber routing, and carrier interconnection strategies.

· Strong knowledge of relevant industry standards including TIA-942, BICSI, IEEE, and regional codes.

· Professional certifications such as BICSI RCDD, PMP (Project Management Professional), and CCNP are strongly preferred.

What We Offer

CloudHQ’s people and culture are the most enriching aspects that make us a great place to work. We are strengthened by industry experts who bring extensive knowledge, skill, and experience; leaders who bring vision, innovation and commitment to our people; and an expanding team of individuals who believe in that vision, and bring their best to support their customers and team.

Our employees enjoy competitive compensation and rewarding incentives, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability), 401(k) with match, 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, development opportunities, and the ability to closely impact and contribute to the growth of an exceptional organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CloudHQ is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineering or Degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of experience as an estimator for heavy civil construction projects
• Proven track record with DOT, municipal, and infrastructure projects in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia (DMV) area
• Strong network of local subcontractors, suppliers, and industry contacts
• Experience with design-build and progressive design-build delivery methods
• High level of proficiency at reading civil plans and specifications
• Ability to work under pressure on time-critical tasks, with good time management skills
• Excellent analytical skills with heavy emphasis on detail
• Knowledge of design-build, lumpsum and low bid project delivery methods
• Knowledge of markets for typical civil construction materials, equipment and subcontractors
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment as required
• Use initiative and communication to maintain a collaborative problem-solving approach
• Proficient at MS Excel and other MS Office applications
• Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., HCSS, HeavyBid, or similar)
• Direct field experience in construction of civil works, utility, concrete structures, bridges, tunnel, roads and railways
• Awareness of critical path scheduling methods and software (MS project or Primavera)
• Applicants must consent to this check as part of the hiring process

Responsibilities

• Job Summary - Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Senior Estimator is responsible for determining construction project costs as well as preparation, review and submission of tenders based upon company and client requirements and expectations
• This role is critical to our success in delivering competitive bids and innovative solutions across both traditional and alternative delivery projects
• Lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates for hard bid, design-build, and progressive design-build projects
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare comprehensive estimates
• Identify and engage with local subcontractors, suppliers, and clients to ensure accurate pricing and strong partnerships
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and business development teams to support winning proposals
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and value engineering sessions
• Complete and compile quantity surveys and take-offs as necessary for cost estimating
• Develop comparatives to help analyze principal construction approaches or techniques that consider and weigh differences in cost, risk and/or schedule
• Create preliminary work schedules for bidding purposes
• Source materials, equipment, and subcontractors to ensure best quality services and lowest pricing
• Prepare bid submission packages in compliance with client’s instructions
• Review tender documents for discrepancies, errors, and omissions
• When applicable, attend bid openings and record results
• Other task as required to ensure success in delivering bids
• Preparing estimates for contemplated change orders or claims for on-going projects

Responsibilities Estimation

• Lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates for hard bid, design-build, and progressive design-build projects

• Analyze drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare comprehensive estimates

• Identify and engage with local subcontractors, suppliers, and clients to ensure accurate pricing and strong partnerships

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and business development teams to support winning proposals

• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and value engineering sessions

• Complete and compile quantity surveys and take-offs as necessary for cost estimating

• Develop comparatives to help analyze principal construction approaches or techniques that consider and weigh differences in cost, risk and/or schedule

• Create preliminary work schedules for bidding purposes

• Source materials, equipment, and subcontractors to ensure best quality services and lowest pricing

Tender & Bids Submission

• Prepare bid submission packages in compliance with client’s instructions

• Review tender documents for discrepancies, errors, and omissions

• When applicable, attend bid openings and record results

• Other task as required to ensure success in delivering bids

Project Executive – Commercial Mechanical Construction (HVAC / Plumbing)

Sterling, VA

(Relocation Assistance Available)

A leading Mid-Atlantic mechanical construction contractor is seeking an experienced Project Executive to lead multiple large-scale commercial HVAC and plumbing projects across the Northern Virginia / Washington DC region.

This organization has been an industry leader for more than 50 years and continues to expand its presence in the region, particularly within mission-critical and data center infrastructure projects. The company operates with extensive self-perform capabilities across mechanical systems and advanced fabrication facilities that support large-scale construction efforts.

This role is designed for a hands-on leader with deep mechanical construction experience who can actively engage in field operations, make critical decisions in real time, and guide project teams through complex multi-million-dollar work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and oversight for multiple concurrent commercial HVAC and/or plumbing projects

• Maintain active involvement with field operations while supporting project managers and superintendents

• Establish project objectives, procedures, and performance standards aligned with company practices

• Lead staffing and coordination of key field positions in collaboration with construction leadership

• Manage relationships with owners, engineers, architects, subcontractors, and vendors

• Monitor project safety, quality, schedule, and cost performance while implementing corrective actions when needed

• Oversee financial performance including revenue forecasts, schedules of values, and cash flow analysis

• Identify scope changes and prepare pricing for change orders

• Coordinate with internal teams including preconstruction, fabrication, safety, purchasing, and BIM departments

• Represent the company in client meetings, strategy discussions, and negotiations

• Support business development efforts with existing clients and within the regional market

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in mechanical construction (commercial HVAC and/or plumbing)

• Experience managing multiple multi-million-dollar projects simultaneously

• Strong background working for a mechanical subcontractor (not a general contractor)

• Demonstrated ability to lead field teams and make time-sensitive decisions that keep projects moving

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or equivalent field experience

• Strong financial and operational understanding of construction project delivery

• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship management skills

• Proficiency with construction management software platforms and Microsoft Office

Preferred:

• Experience with BIM coordination processes

• Experience with Procore or similar project management platforms

• Prior military leadership experience

Benefits:

• $0 cost medical insurance for employees

• Dental and vision insurance plans

• 401(k) with generous company match

• Health Savings Account with company contributions

• Short-term disability and life insurance coverage

• Paid leave programs and wellness initiatives

• Supplemental insurance programs including accident, hospital, and critical illness coverage

• Legal assistance plan

• Competitive PTO program

Additional Details:

• Projects are primarily located across Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and Fredericksburg markets

• Relocation assistance available

• Minimal overnight travel required

• Candidates must have experience managing large mechanical construction projects in the field

(If you are a mechanical construction leader with experience delivering complex projects and building strong teams, this is an opportunity to step into a senior role with a well-established contractor expanding in one of the most active construction markets in the country.)

Design Manager – Data Center Infrastructure Programs

Location: Arizona & Virginia

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: Up to $190,000 (DOE)

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits including immediate-vesting 401(k) match, premium wellness programs, and competitive PTO

A fast-growing, privately held leader in hyperscale and colocation data center development is seeking a Design Manager to provide senior technical leadership across major mission-critical infrastructure programs.

This high-impact role owns the preconstruction and design phases of technically sophisticated data center projects, driving innovation in MEP systems, efficiency, and delivery for the most demanding cloud, AI, and enterprise workloads. The position requires proven ability to lead third-party design teams, enforce rigorous standards, and deliver complex builds on aggressive timelines while maintaining exceptional quality and cost control.

Key Responsibilities

• Assume project leadership at design hand-off and maintain full accountability through detailed design completion and transition to construction.
• Direct coordination with land enablement teams to secure early permitting, easements, environmental compliance, and offsite improvements.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously refine project risk registers from inception through turnover to operations.
• Lead onboarding, scheduling, and performance management of external multidisciplinary design teams.
• Oversee production, review, and approval cycles of all design deliverables, enforcing gating milestones and technical excellence.
• Ensure strict adherence to proprietary Design Efficiency Capture (DEC) standards, Cost Control Log (CCL), and Complies/Deviates/Excludes (CDE) matrices.
• Partner closely with Construction Managers to align design progression, escalate issues, and deliver regular executive-level reporting and funding presentations.
• Maintain centralized project metrics and dashboards utilizing Smartsheet for real-time visibility and decision-making.
• Conduct technical reviews of architectural and MEP designs specific to hyperscale data center environments, validating compliance with customer requirements and operational objectives.
• Interface directly with clients during fit-out and integration phases to ensure successful contract delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on innovation, cost optimization, schedule compression, and process efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent technical discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive experience successfully leading design phases of commercial construction programs, with significant data center project experience strongly preferred.
• Mechanical or Electrical engineering background highly desirable.
• Demonstrated expertise managing third-party design teams on large-scale, mission-critical facilities.
• Familiarity with IPD, Design-Build, or construction management delivery methods.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Smartsheet, and project management platforms (Procore, BIM 360, MS Project, or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of CAD platforms considered a strong advantage.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and change-management capabilities.
• Ability to interpret complex construction drawings, develop scopes of work, estimate costs, and forecast schedule/cost impacts from design changes.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% as required.

This position offers the opportunity to lead technically advanced, high-stakes data center programs at the forefront of industry innovation. The role is ideal for high-caliber professionals seeking substantial responsibility, visibility, and impact in one of the fastest-growing infrastructure sectors.

Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.