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About the Role

The National Airspace Systems Integration Support (NISC) program at Leidos is seeking a Drafting Engineer to provide support to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Central Service Area - Engineering Services Group located in the FAA’s Jamaica New York Office. The candidate will support the FAA’s Engineering Services team by applying broad experience and advanced technical knowledge on multiple, varying, and complex assignments. It is necessary to plan, coordinate and perform work with a high degree of independence, while keeping the Project Engineer advised of significant problem areas.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to the Engineering Center for project engineering packages by developing site-specific project plans and specifications for FAA approval.
Perform site surveys to collect project data and research all applicable standards, construction codes, and ordinances.
Provide analysis, recommendations, and solutions to issues identified during site surveys.
Prepare summary trip reports including compiled project documents such as scope of work, drawing and specification lists, and risk management checklists.
Furnish information required for the preparation of Purchase Requests (PR) and NAS Change Proposals (NCP) for assigned projects.
Prepare Airspace case documents.
Assess engineering impacts on Environmental & Safety Compliance Program Project checklists.
Prepare drawings and specifications.
Develop engineering cost estimates for project plans per FAA standards/guidelines.
Provide estimated completion time and project schedules.
Provide technical engineering support for all phases of assigned new construction and renovation projects, including evaluating shop drawings and design proposals.
Participate in Joint Acceptance Inspections (JAI) and Contractor Acceptance Inspections (CAI) and provide recommended resolutions.
Perform engineering studies for feasibility and cost versus benefit.
Develop project drawings in accordance with FAA standards/guidelines.

Requirements

BS Degree in Engineering disciplines of Civil, Electrical, Architect.
2-4 years’ experience.
Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirements.
Building Envelop Design experience.
Ability to Obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
Ability to Travel up to 10%.

Skills

Proficiency with AutoCAD/MicroStation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.

Location

Jamaica New York

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

2-4 years

Education Level

BS Degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Architect)

Salary/Compensations

$59,150.00 - $106,925.00

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

About the Company

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.
For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.