Architect - Engineer

Leidos; New York (NY); Remote; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Architect/Engineer to support the FAA Office via the NISC Program. The role involves leading space planning and design for government facilities, ensuring NFPA 101 Life Safety and ADA accessibility compliance.

You will coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams and develop construction drawings using Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM tools. The position requires 8+ years of design experience in government or commercial facilities, with 25% travel and telework options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in architecture or engineering from an accredited college/university.
• 8+ years of design experience with commercial, industrial and/or government facilities.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, ProjectWise, Blue Beam, Revit, Photoshop, Bluebeam, SketchUp and Google Sheets.

Responsibilities

• Lead space planning and architectural design for government and institutional facilities meeting FAA regulations.
• Develop drawings from conceptual to construction, incorporating NFPA 101 Life Safety Code and accessibility standards (e.g., ADA).
• Coordinate with civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and specialty consultants on integrated layouts.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local codes and agency design criteria for public-sector facilities.
• Conduct space programming, circulation analysis, and occupant load planning to optimize functionality and safety.
• Use software to develop floor plans, 3D models, and visualizations (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Google Sheets).
• Support budgeting with cost estimating tools (RSMeans, Bluebeam, BIM takeoffs) and value engineering.
• Assist construction administration with submittals, RFIs, site visits, and design clarifications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Architectural or Engineering Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Rhino

Google Sheets

Bluebeam

ProjectWise

Photoshop

Job description

Description

The Leidos National Airspace Systems Integration Support (NISC) Program is looking for an Architect / Engineer to support the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Office.

Telework with 25% travel.
Must be located in the Eastern time zone area.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead space planning and architectural design for government and institutional facilities, ensuring layouts meet FAA regulations and efficiently accommodate functional requirements


• Develop conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction drawings that incorporate NFPA 101 Life Safety Code and applicable accessibility standards (e.g., ADA)


• Coordinate with civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and specialty consultants to integrate architectural layouts and systems within complex, multi-discipline projects


• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local building codes, accessibility requirements, and agency-specific design criteria for public-sector facilities


• Conduct detailed space programming, circulation analysis, and occupant load planning to optimize functionality, safety, and operational efficiency


• Use specialized architectural and design software and be proficient (e.g., Google Sheets, Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, and BIM coordination tools) to develop floor plans, 3D models, and visualizations


• Utilize cost estimating and quantity takeoff tools (e.g., RSMeans, Bluebeam, BIM-based takeoffs) to support budgeting, value engineering, and public funding approvals


• Support construction administration through submittal reviews, RFIs, site observations, code compliance verification, and design clarifications to ensure construction aligns with NFPA 101, accessibility, and GSA requirements

Basic Qualifications to be considered

• Architectural or Engineering (or Architectural or Engineering Technology) Degree from an accredited College/University


• 8+ years of design experience with commercial, industrial and/or government facilities


• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Projectwise, Blue Beam, Revit, Photoshop, Bluebeam, Sketchup and Google Sheets

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Original Posting

October 14, 2026

For 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

About Leidos

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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.

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