Structural Field Engineer (SFE) en Sheladia Associates, Inc

SHELADIA Associates is a multi-disciplinary international professional consulting firm with demonstrated experience in the successful management and implementation of development projects worldwide. SHELADIA believes practicality and sustainability in development projects require flexible resource management, active participation of all stakeholders, and a shared goal of strengthening institutions and operational systems to optimize available resources.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

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.

Job Description

• 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

• 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
• 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

Additional Information

Proposed Salary: $90 - 125k annual

Sheladia Associates, Inc. has made the best effort to accurately represent the pay range for this position, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and any applicable cost of living data relevant to the position/candidate.

Other compensation: opportunities for annual increase and bonus, and other types of bonuses

Sheladia provides employees the opportunity to work in a diverse, multi-cultural environment with exposure to and collaboration with multiple disciplines on a variety of projects. You will work in a hands-on, collaborative team environment. 

Benefits (for qualified full-time employees)

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Medical insurance
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Vision insurance 

Sheladia Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Compensation commensurate with experience.