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Senior Energetics Facilities Engineer

ERG

Job Location:

Indian Head, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 150000 - 200000

Posted: 11 October 2026 (8 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 8 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal state and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering science economics public health informational technology and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize perform and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

ERG is seeking a senior engineer with expertise in Department of Defense (DoD)/U.S. Navy energetics facility design and construction projects and programs. This role requires extensive knowledge of DoD Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Instructions building codes and other facility requirements relevant to renovation and construction of U.S. Navy energetics facilities. The successful candidate must have experience within a manufacturing environment and the wide range of facilities to support these operations such as those supporting research and development test and evaluation energetics manufacturing and processing fleet support demilitarization and disposal.

Candidates should have a strong understanding of the unique facility design considerations associated with energetics manufacturing and processing environments including process equipment and utilities hazardous material handling process safety ventilation fire protection electrical systems facility layout material flow and separation and siting requirements.

This is a fulltime position at the Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head. Indian Head MD is approximately 30 miles from Washington DC 25 miles from Alexandria VA and 60 miles from Fredericksburg VA.

Job Description:

Oversee engineering teams supporting design construction and commissioning of facility renovation projects for energetics manufacturing processing testing storage and explosives ordnance facilities.
Provide technical oversight of facility designs supporting energetics production and manufacturing operations including consideration of process equipment utilities material flow production areas and facility interfaces
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to support energetics manufacturing and processing operations including HVAC mechanical electrical structural fire protection civil and process-related requirements
Ensure facilities appropriately address the unique safety and facility requirements associated with energetics and explosives manufacturing and processing including hazardous materials fire and explosion hazards ventilation containment equipment layout and facility separation requirements
Support the development and review of design packages for new construction facility modifications process improvements equipment installations and renovations within energetics manufacturing environments
Have an understanding for designs to conform to DoD UFC NAVSEA Instructions and relevant regulations codes and standards
Support review of submittals in accordance with DoD U.S. Navy and ERG quality-control requirements
Support review of designs for constructability maintainability safety and compatibility with existing manufacturing and facility operations
Coordinate with clients process engineers manufacturing personnel safety professionals construction teams and other technical stakeholders to resolve design construction or commissioning issues and develop practical facility solutions
Fulfill client expectations for quality schedule and cost
Support site visits facility assessments design reviews and technical meetings at DoD/U.S. Navy facilities as needed

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelors degree in engineering or a related technical discipline
20 years of relevant experience
Extensive experience supporting engineering renovation modification and commissioning of DoD/U.S. Navy facilities supporting energetics manufacturing processing testing storage handling or explosives ordnance operations
Strong understanding of engineering requirements and safety considerations associated with energetics and explosives operations including fire and explosion hazards hazardous material handling process safety facility separation siting containment ventilation and safe material flow
Experience supporting the engineering and integration of facilities equipment utilities and infrastructure required for energetics manufacturing and processing operations
Subject-matter expertise in engineering for explosives and energetics facilities including new construction renovation facility modifications and infrastructure improvements
Familiarity with DoD and U.S. Navy criteria and standards applicable to explosives and energetics facilities including NAVSEA requirements and applicable explosives safety criteria
Experience conducting technical assessments of existing energetics/explosives facilities and developing engineering recommendations for facility deficiencies modernization equipment replacement process changes and production capability improvements
Strong management skills and ability to manage an active portfolio of projects
Experience with design-bid-build types of construction projects construction building codes and permitting processes
Expertise with at least one but preferably all relevant engineering disciplines including HVAC mechanical plumbing electrical structural fire protection and civil
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams and integrating manufacturing/process requirements with facility design
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Excellent verbal and written communication problem-solving conflict resolution and decision-making skills
Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance
Must be a U.S. citizen as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations

$150000 - $200000 a year

ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits including health and dental insurance life insurance long-term disability educational benefits FSAs a generous 401k plan profit sharing an EAP 11-20 paid vacation days per year 10 paid holidays per year 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.

ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex sexual preference national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

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ERG fosters a friendly flexible work environment. ERGers are dedicated to serving clients who are committed to making the world a better place. We promote and recognize principles of fairness and respect in the work we do the partnerships we foster and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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