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Leidos · 10 hours ago

Civil Engineer/Drafter

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. The Drafting Engineer will support the FAA’s Engineering Services team by applying technical knowledge on various complex assignments, including project planning and site surveys.

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Responsibilities

Provide technical support to the Engineering Center, for the accomplishment of project engineering packages by developing site-specific project plans and specifications for solicitation and contracting of engineering projects for FAA approval and acceptance
Perform site surveys to collect site-specific project data and research all (state, local, federal, FAA, etc.) standards, construction codes and ordinances
Provide analysis, recommendations, and solutions to issues identified during the site survey
Prepare summary trip reports within two working days of trip completion. Reports will include compiled and completed project documents as follows:
Scope of work and project transmittal
Drawing and specification lists
Operational Risk Management checklists
Furnish information required for the preparation of Purchase Requests (PR) for assigned projects
Furnish information required for the preparation of NAS Change Proposals (NCP) for assigned projects
List of Government furnished properties
Prepare Airspace case documents
Assessment of engineering impacts on Environmental & Safety Compliance Program Project checklists
Drawings and specifications
Engineering cost estimate for project plans per FAA Standard/guidelines
Estimated completion time and project schedule
Provide technical engineering support for all phases of assigned new construction and renovation projects (i.e., evaluate shop drawings, design proposals, and interpret the technical requirements for adherence to contract documents)
Participate in Joint Acceptance Inspections (JAI) and Contractor Acceptance Inspections (CAI) on all assigned projects and provide recommended resolutions on all items relating to engineering
Perform engineering studies for feasibility and cost versus benefit
Develop project drawings in accordance with the FAA Standard/guidelines

Qualification

AutoCAD/MicroStationCivil EngineeringBuilding Envelope DesignMicrosoft Office SuitePublic Trust ClearanceHVACHAZMATSite workCommunication towersEarthwork

Required

BS Degree in Engineering disciplines of Civil, Electrical, Architect and 2-4 years' experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirements. Building Envelop Design
Proficiency with AutoCAD/MicroStation
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites
Ability to Obtain a Public Trust Clearance
Ability to Travel up to 10%

Preferred

Knowledge of Unstaffed Infrastructure Sustainment (UIS) facilities
Knowledge of National Airspace System Equipment Tower (NASET), National Airspace System Equipment Building (NASEB), Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC), power, general building construction techniques, Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)s, fire detection, security, site work
Knowledge of shelters, roofing, and structures such as communication towers, Navigational Aids, and earthwork including roads and trenching
Knowledge of Corporate Work Plan (CWP) 4.1.12

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

Company

Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.

H1B Sponsorship

Leidos has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (65)
2024 (58)
2023 (77)
2022 (65)
2021 (56)
2020 (89)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
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2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO

Leadership Team

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James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
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Amy Smith
Senior Vice President, Government Affairs
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