Architect - Engineer in Alexandria

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

Description

The Leidos 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

$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 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 , , , , , citizenship, , physical or mental , medical condition, genetic information, , family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, , 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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