Deployment Engineer

Overview

LMI seeks a skilled Deployment Engineer responsible for assisting Customs and Border Protection (CBP) execute its tactical infrastructure construction, maintenance, and repair program, which generally consists of the life cycle planning and execution of construction, maintenance and repair along the borders of the United States. Join our team of collaborative self-starters focused on delivering practical and efficient solutions to help our client keep U.S. borders safe and facilitate trade and travel. As part of our high-performing team, you will augment our vital work to provide “eyes and ears” technology to protect our nation. Position is remote with approximately 50% CONUS travel required.

LMI is a consultancy dedicated to powering a future-ready, high-performing government, drawing from expertise in digital and analytic solutions, logistics, and management advisory services. We deliver integrated capabilities that incorporate emerging technologies and are tailored to customers’ unique mission needs, backed by objective research and data analysis. Founded in 1961 to help the Department of Defense resolve complex logistics management challenges, LMI continues to enable growth and transformation, enhance operational readiness and resiliency, and ensure mission success for federal civilian and defense agencies.

LMI has been named a 2024 #BestPlacestoWork in the United States by Built In! We are honored to be recognized as a company that values a people-centered culture, and we are grateful to our employees for making this possible!

Responsibilities

You will serve as both the deployment engineer for the client’s technology deployment by providing deployment planning technical expertise, coordinating field deployment activities, and overseeing deployment execution.

You will facilitate the client's technology construction deployments by

• Serving as agency representative for assigned project(s), responsible for a successful execution of the Program
• Being responsible for successful project execution including management of scope, schedule, budget, risk, and contractor performance
• Being responsible for ensuring timely elevation of project issues through the Planning and Project Execution Team for resolution
• Identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks, issues, and opportunities for assigned project(s)
• Serving as the project expert and spokesperson for the project(s) with responsibility to present, explain, and defend program management issues and directions to higher-level official in CBP, DHS, and other government agencies and interested public groups as requested by the Program Manager.
• Collaborating with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Federal Aviation Agency (FAA), Engineering, Business Management, key stakeholders, and other offices throughout the project life cycles
• Coordinating all project related outreach efforts

Qualifications

* Ability to pass a government background investigation, including financial, criminal, residential, educational, foreign affiliation, prohibited substance abuse, and employment verifications; active U.S. Customs and Border Protection background investigation preferred. Please note that only U.S. citizens are eligible for a suitability determination.

• Education: 8+ years of related experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related discipline

• Experience in: Deploying technology systems and construction management, remote sensor maintenance and/or repair, and/or Civil/site design.

• Technical Knowledge:

• Knowledge of MD-102.

• Understanding of NEPA and federal real estate clearance process.

• Engineering and project management for DHS or DoD in communications and sensor technology.

• Technical Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

• Excellent Communication & Problem-Solving skills with the ability to make informed decisions.

• Strong organizational Skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

• Experienced in managing multiple projects with independent schedules and budgets.

• Travel: Willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time.