Civil Construction Engineer
Leidos
Remote
USD 92,300-166,850 / year
Posted on Mar 24, 2026
Leidos is a Fortune 500™ company aimed at embracing and solving some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Through science and technology, Leidos makes the world safer, healthier and more efficient.
Leidos is seeking a Construction/Civil Engineer to join the National Airspace System Integration Support Contract (NISC IV) team supporting the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Headquarters in Washington D.C. This is a virtual position and the candidate may live anywhere within the United States. Telework is 100% with business travel estimated to be 25% - 35% of the time.
Primary Responsibilities
- Prepare summary trip reports within two working days of trip completion.
- Perform on-site surveys to develop designs and detailed reports.
- Prepare construction drawings and prepare site-specific specifications and contract documents and independent cost estimates.
- Review contractor design and construction submittals.
- Provide timely responses for requests for information and project related submittals.
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate construction project activities to meet milestones and deadlines working directly with stakeholders and contractors.
- Compile and complete project documents.
- 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.
- Provide technical input to the Government Technical Interpreter in actions to plan, budget, program, and coordinate the development of engineering projects.
- Develop project drawings in accordance with the FAA Standard/guidelines.
Basic Qualifications
- Civil Engineering Degree required from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) with at least 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 – 10 years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain. Relevant experience is Project Engineer and/or
- Resident Engineer with Civil Engineering Design and experience with tower, shelter and similar structure projects.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as Project Engineer and/or Resident Engineer with Civil Engineering Design and experience with tower, shelter and similar structure projects.
- Knowledge of multiple of the following, Unstaffed Infrastructure Sustainment (UIS) facilities:
- Metal equipment towers
- Commercial/Industrial Structures
- Roof Replacements
- Emergency and battery backup systems Small HVAC systems
- Remote site work Road design Concrete
- Site grading Equipment shelters Concrete foundations Structural
- Environmental permitting (NEPA, ARAP, stormwater, etc) Lightning protection and grounding
- Hazmat (Pb, Asbestos) abatement
- Construction risk management
- Utility layout design: water, power, comm, sewer
- Knowledge of Project management software (CWP, Primavera, Microsoft project, etc) and/ or Computer aided design (AutoCAD, Microstation).
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Security Clearance Suitability.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in AUTOCAD.
- Knowledge of Corporate Work Plan (CWP) 4.1.12.
- Knowledge of National Airspace System Equipment Tower (NASET).
- Knowledge of National Airspace System Equipment Building (NASEB).
- Knowledge of Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC), power, general building
- construction techniques, Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT), fire detection, security, site work.
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Original Posting:
March 24, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.