Drafter - Civil Engineer

$55,250 - $99,875/Yr

Leidos - Des Plaines, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Des Plaines, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The National Airspace Systems Integration Support (NISC IV) program at Leidos is seeking a Civil Engineering Drafter to work out of our Kansas City, MO office. This professional will provide support to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Central Service Area (CSA) Engineering Services Terminal Facilities Team. The role involves supporting the development of site-specific project plans, specifications, and cost estimates suitable for contracting, solicitation, and construction/installation for FAA approval. The Drafter will also assist in the completion of project engineering packages, which include the scope of work, site survey, listing of property sources, Operational Risk Management (ORM), airspace cases, drawings and specifications, any special requirements or provisions, project schedule, and allotted completion time for assigned projects. Additionally, the Drafter will provide engineering designs to assist in planning, budgeting, programming, and coordinating the development and implementation of Facilities and Equipment (F&E) and Capital Investment Plan (CIP) projects.

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, including compiled and completed project documents such as scope of work and project transmittal, drawing and specification lists, and information required for Purchase Requests (PR) and NAS Change Proposals (NCP).
• Prepare Airspace case documents and assess engineering impacts on Environmental & Safety Compliance Program Project checklists.
• Develop engineering cost estimates for project plans per FAA standards/guidelines, including estimated completion time and project schedule.
• Provide technical engineering support for all phases of assigned new construction and renovation projects, evaluating shop drawings, design proposals, and interpreting technical requirements for adherence to contract documents.
• Participate in Joint Acceptance Inspections (JAI) and Contractor Acceptance Inspections (CAI) on all assigned projects, providing recommended resolutions on all items relating to engineering.
• Perform engineering studies for feasibility and cost versus benefit analysis.
• Develop project drawings in accordance with FAA standards/guidelines.

Requirements

• General Engineering Degree (B.S.).
• Minimum 2 to 4 years of experience as Project Engineer with Civil Engineering Design and experience with tower, shelter, and similar structures.
• Proficiency with AutoCad/Microstation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.
• Ability to Obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
• Ability to Travel up to 25%.

Nice-to-haves

• 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), 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.