Associate Engineer Drafter - TS/SCI Polygraph Required

Leidos Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Reston, Virginia is seeking an Engineer Drafter to create and modify detailed part, assembly, installation, and facility engineering drawings using CAD/CAM/CATIA and BIM tools. Work involves developing 3D BIM models, 2D CAD drawings, and coordinating across disciplines in a fast-paced secure environment.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, a relevant engineering degree with 4+ years of experience (or a Master's with 2+ years), and strong communication skills for briefings to senior

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Polygraph clearance and U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree plus 4+ years of relevant experience (or Master's with 2+ years).
• Experience in Civil, Structural, Protective Engineering or BIM-related disciplines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief and interact with leaders.

Responsibilities

• Integrate all-source intelligence, geotechnical data, topographical data, and engineering principles to model facility functions and configurations.
• Develop detailed 3D BIM models and 2D CAD drawings across disciplines.
• Perform clash detection and coordination among engineering disciplines to resolve conflicts before design completion.
• Maintain project and enterprise BIM libraries, templates, metadata, and annotations.
• Audit models for data integrity, spatial accuracy, and adherence to Level of Development standards.
• Generate customer-required documentation from BIM models, including reports and measurements.
• Participate in model coordination meetings with clients and cross-functional teams.
• Execute detailed layout and design drawings in accordance with drafting standards.

Skills

CAD

CAM

CATIA

BIM

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

BIM software

VENTSIM

ETAP

Job description

Description

Leidos has an exciting opportunity for an Engineer Drafter in Reston, Virginia. In this role, you will create and modify detailed part, assembly, installation, and facility engineering drawings using established references, standard data, and engineering best practices. Work is performed using computer-aided design and modeling tools, including CAD, CAM, CATIA, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software.

The successful candidate will develop technical solutions that require collaboration with subject matter experts, in-depth analysis, and a thorough understanding of impacts to the final product or solution. This position demands creativity, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to solve complex problems where complete information may not be available. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality are essential.

You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team of government and contractor personnel in a fast-paced, high-energy environment within a secure government facility.

Roles and Responsibilities

• As part of a characterization team, integrate all-source intelligence, geotechnical data, topographical data, underground infrastructure expertise, and engineering principles to identify and model facility functions (missions) and physical configurations, including layouts, structures, mission systems, support systems, and associated components.

• Develop detailed 3D BIM models and 2D CAD drawings across multiple engineering disciplines.

• Perform clash detection and coordination among engineering disciplines by reviewing models to identify and resolve conflicts before design completion.

• Develop, maintain, and enhance project-specific and enterprise BIM libraries, including custom families, templates, metadata, and annotations.

• Audit models to ensure data integrity, spatial accuracy, compliance with Level of Development (LOD) requirements, and adherence to organizational BIM, modeling, and simulation standards.

• Generate customer-required documentation, including technical reports, detailed measurements, material schedules, cross-sections, and other deliverables directly from BIM models.

• Participate in model coordination meetings with clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional project teams.

• Execute detailed layout and design drawings in accordance with established engineering drafting standards and practices.

Required Education, Skills, and Experience

• Active and in scope TS/SCI Polygraph clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles, theories, concepts, and technical expertise within a specialized domain, with a broad understanding of related disciplines.

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience. Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Experience in Civil, Structural, Protective Engineering, or another discipline directly applicable to Building Information Modeling (BIM).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief and interact effectively with senior government and organizational leaders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of protective engineering principles and physical force protection measures.

• Experience with Autodesk Revit, Autodesk AutoCAD, and BIM software, methodologies, and best practices.

• Experience with VENTSIM, ETAP, or other infrastructure modeling and simulation tools.

• Military, intelligence community, or defense-related experience.

• Construction experience, particularly involving mission-critical facilities, tunneling, underground structures, or large-scale excavations.

• Experience with design reviews, engineering modifications, specifications development, dimensioning, and document management.

• Experience developing and implementing BIM-related workflows, standards, and processes.

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Pay Range

Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

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

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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.