Radiation Portal Monitor - Test and Inspection Lead

Culmen International, LLC

life insurance, paid holidays, 401(k)

United States, Maryland, Bethesda

4494 Palmer Road North (Show on map)

Mar 28, 2025

Radiation Portal Monitor - Test and Inspection Lead

Job Locations

US-MD-Bethesda | US-VA-Alexandria | US-Remote

2025-3872

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Clearance Requirements

No Clearance

About the Role

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Culmen International is seeking a skilled and proactive Commissioning Test and Inspection Lead to support the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in overseeing the lifecycle of radiation portal monitor (RPM) system commissioning and decommissioning projects in the DHS Radiation Portal Monitor Program (RPMP). This is a remote/hybrid role with 70% travel in the domestic U.S. (TX, CA, WA, MI, SC, VA, FL, MS, NJ, and NY). Additional travel 2-4 times a year to client sites in Bethesda, MD or Alexandria, VA for meetings and training may be required.

This position is subject to 75% outdoor/25% indoor working conditions on-site in all elements of weather and land.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent project management skills, and the ability to work under pressure during critical project phases. This role involves significant collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring integration, validation, and operation of mechanical and control systems. This includes providing support for surveys of prospective sites, sites under reconstruction, and basic operator training on new equipment capabilities.

What You'll Do in Your New Role

* Travel (up to 70%) to various locations in the U.S. for site surveys, equipment inspection, testing, and commissioning start-up activities

* Lead on-site commissioning and decommissioning activities, including inspections, validation, functional acceptance testing, and troubleshooting of equipment, software, systems connectivity and communication with dependent systems (e.g., traffic gates, alarms, cameras and optical readers, PLC, switches)

* Provide technical support, leadership, and project management to plan, schedule, and execute all phases of commissioning and decommissioning.

* Manage commissioning plans and documentation, including pre-functional checklists, progress reports, and final commissioning reports.

* Ensure adherence to documented site SOPs, overseeing the installation, removal, and operational continuity of mechanical equipment.

* Decommission existing equipment before replacement or upgrade, to include preparing compliant disposition plan with documented disposal.

* Provide training to team members and clients to familiarize them with new system operation and maintenance features installed in the upgrade

* Review engineering designs and electrical, network wiring diagrams with design engineers, construction general contractors, and client teams to ensure newly installed detection and related ancillary equipment meet performance and design standards

* Review technical contract deliverables and track/report on project milestones and program activities.

* Prepare detailed daily, weekly and activity project completion reports and documentation that includes project progress, issues problems, recommendations, test results and analysis.

* Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Travel 70% of the time (month) with variable notice. Some 10-12 hour days on-site required during critical system start-ups.

Must be able to work outdoors in all elements of weather and land.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (10 Year experience equivalent in lieu of degree).
Expertise in test and commissioning processes, technical experience in scanning and integrated /networked systems or similar other technologies.
Experience working with a General Contractor
Fast learner, coachable, detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
Ability to work well in a team, share responsibilities, support colleagues, multiple teams and concurrent projects; and collaborate on complex problem-solving and onsite/offsite problem escalation.
Excellent communication skills for directing vendors, contractors and interfacing with clients.

Desired Qualifications

Located within 50-100 miles of the Maryland/D.C./Virginia metropolitan area is beneficial for in-person training before traveling to site
Experience in commissioning or maintaining critical electrical and mechanical systems. Commissioning background for LEP/MEP Systems is a plus.
Preferred experience working with U.S. federal government clients.
Preferred familiarity with U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations

About the Company

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, improving global health and humanitarian programs, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 140 countries, we help our customers to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments worldwide.

Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all eligible employees and their eligible dependents (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
401k - Vested immediately and 4% match
Life insurance and disability paid by the company
AFLAC Available
Education and Professional Development
12 Paid Holidays

To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com

The determination of compensation at Culmen International, LLC is based on various factors such as location, the individual's unique combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, clearance level, experience, internal equity, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $105,000 - $130,000 annually. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Culmen's total compensation package for employees.

At Culmen International, we are committed to creating and sustaining a workplace that upholds the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We believe in the importance of fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all employees and applicants. Our commitment to these principles is unwavering across all our operations worldwide.