Architect-Engineer for FAA Facilities (Remote, 25% Travel)

Energy Jobline ZR; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Reston, VA is seeking an Architect/Engineer to support FAA's Office – Airspace Systems Integration. The role focuses on space planning, architectural design, and multi-discipline coordination for government facilities in the Eastern time zone, with telework 25% travel.

The candidate will develop drawings meeting NFPA 101 and ADA standards, use Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp and BIM tools, and ensure compliance with federal codes and GSA requirements.

Qualifications

• Architectural or Engineering degree from an accredited college/university.
• 8+ years of design experience with commercial, industrial and/or government facilities.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, ProjectWise, Bluebeam, Revit, Photoshop, SketchUp, Rhino and related BIM tools.

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

Skills

Space planning

Architectural design

Regulatory compliance

BIM coordination

Client coordination

Education

Architectural or Engineering Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Projectwise

Bluebeam

Revit

Photoshop

SketchUp

Rhino

Google Sheets

BIM coordination tools

Job description

Leidos in Reston, VA is seeking an Architect/Engineer to support FAA's Office – Airspace Systems Integration. The role focuses on space planning, architectural design, and multi-discipline coordination for government facilities in the Eastern time zone, with telework 25% travel.

The candidate will develop drawings meeting NFPA 101 and ADA standards, use Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp and BIM tools, and ensure compliance with federal codes and GSA requirements.