Drafter - Civil Engineer - Leidos

Description

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

The Digital Modernization Sector of Leidos brings together our digital transformation and IT programs, allowing us to better serve our customers through scale and repeatability.

Our NISC IV program  or “National Airspace Systems Integration Support Program” is seeking a Civil Engineer - Drafter to work out of our Kansas City, MO office. This position involves the development of site-specific  project plans, specifications, as well as completion of project engineering packages, and providing engineering designs to assist in the overall planning, budgeting, and implementation of the various projects within the Central Services Area of the FAA.

Primary Duties:

• Provide technical drafting skills to the Engineering Center, for 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.

• Furnish information needed for the preparation of Purchase Requests (PR) for assigned projects.

• Furnish information needed for the preparation of NAS Change Proposals (NCP) for assigned projects.

• 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.

Basic Qualifications: 

• B.S. Degree in Engineering

• At least 2-years working as a Project Engineer with Civil Engineering Design skills with tower, shelter, and similar structures.

• Proficiency with AutoCad / Microstation

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites

• Ability to obtain and maintain an FAA Public Trust prior to starting. Eligibility for the Public Trust Suitability requires one to be either a US Citizen or a Green Card Holder who has resided in the United States for the past 3-years.

• All new hires must pass a drug test prior to starting with Leidos.

• Ability to Travel up to 25%.

Desired Qualifications:

• 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

Original Posting Date:

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:

The 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.

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