Associate Engineer Drafter - TS/SCI Polygraph Required

Via Logic LLC; 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 drawings using CAD, CAM, CATIA, and BIM software. You will develop BIM models, perform clash detection, and coordinate with subject matter experts to ensure accurate, regulatory-compliant outputs.

The role requires a technical background in BIM-related disciplines, strong communication skills, and the ability to work within an interdisciplinary government-contractor

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Polygraph clearance required.
• US Citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years or Master’s with 2+ years; additional experience may substitute for a degree.
• Experience in BIM-related disciplines (Civil, Structural, Protective Engineering) or related.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, ability to brief senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Integrate all-source intelligence, geotechnical data, topographical data, underground infrastructure expertise, and engineering principles to identify and model facility functions and physical configurations.
• 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 BIM standards.
• Generate customer-required documentation from BIM models, including technical reports and material schedules.
• Participate in model coordination meetings with clients and cross-functional project teams.
• Execute detailed layout and design drawings in accordance with established drafting standards.

Skills

TS/SCI Polygraph clearance

US Citizenship

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree with 4+ years

Master's degree with 2+ years

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Autodesk AutoCAD

BIM software

BIM workflows

Job 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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Original Posting

August 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 $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.

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.