Associate Facilities Engineer - TS/SCI Poly Required

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

Job summary

Leidos Inc. in Reston, Virginia is seeking a Facilities Engineer to join an interdisciplinary team supporting government and contractor facilities analysis and modernization efforts.

The role emphasizes integrating building systems, ICS and BMS concepts, and risk-based assessments in a fast-moving environment. The ideal candidate holds a BS with 4+ years of relevant experience (or MS with 2+ years), TS/SCI Polygraph clearance, and practical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, security, and fire

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 4+ years of relevant experience, or Master's with 2+ years.
• Experience with facility infrastructure design, installation, operation or maintenance in commercial/government/industrial facilities.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical power, security systems, Building Management Systems (BMS) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS).
• Ability to interpret engineering documents including P&IDs, one-lines, schematics and construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Integrate data and systems to describe heavy industrial facility function and vulnerabilities.
• Provide hands-on guidance on facility infrastructure design, installation, and operation during characterization.
• Brief and interact with personnel at all levels, including senior officials.

Skills

Clearance TS/SCI

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Job description

Description

Leidos has an opening for a Facilities Engineer in Reston, Virginia. The primary focus of the group is understanding commercial, strategicand heavy industrial facilities and interoperability of systems managed by industrial control systems and/or building management systems.

Successful candidates must bring a creative, yet sound, approach to identifying and solving challenges with these interrelated systems in a customer setting and have exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to thoroughness.

The successful candidate will work as a member of an interdisciplinary team of government and contractor personnel conducting strategic and critical facility analysis. Work will be performed in a fast-paced, high-energy environment within a government SCIF facility.

Role and Responsibility

The candidate shall perform the following as part of a characterization team:

• Systematically integrate all-source intelligence, geotechnical data, topographical data, facility expertise, and facilities design and maintenance principles and best practices to describeheavy industrial facility function(mission) and physical configuration, including layout, physical structure, mission systems, support systems, 3D modeling, functional engineering modelingand assessingcorresponding vulnerabilities

• Provide practical "hands-on" guidance and judgment on facility infrastructuredesign, specification and installation throughout the characterization process to produce accurate intelligence estimates and customer directed products

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to successfully brief and interact with personnel at all levels of experience, including Senior Officials

Required Experience, Clearance, Skills, & Education

• Candidates for consideration must possess an in-scope and active TS/SCI Polygraph clearance and the ability/willingness to maintain this clearance while holding this position. U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience. Relevant professional experience, military experience, industry certifications, or technical training may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Demonstrated understanding of engineering concepts, industry standards, and best practices related to facility infrastructure and building systems.

• Experience supporting the design, construction, commissioning, operation, or maintenance of mechanical, electrical, life-safety, and controls systems within commercial, government, industrial, or manufacturing facilities.

• Knowledge of facility planning, operations, maintenance, physical security considerations, and applicable building codes and standards.

• Experience specifying, installing, operating, or maintaining:

  • HVAC systems

  • Electrical power systems

  • Security systems

  • Building Management Systems (BMS)

  • Industrial Control Systems (ICS)

• Ability to interpret and analyze technical documentation, including:

  • Sequences of operation

  • OEM manuals

  • Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)

  • Electrical one-lines and schematics

  • HVAC control diagrams

  • Construction and design drawings

• Strong ability to review and interpret both digital and hard-copy engineering and construction documents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Facility planning experience including servicing and installing utilities equipment within industrial environments

• Experience with Autodesk Revit, Autodesk AutoCAD, or Building Information Modeling (BIM) software and practices

• Experience with Industrial HVAC, Central Plant Utilities, Uninterrupted Power Supplies, Industrial Process, Water/Wastewater, Data Centers, Cogen Plants, or Combined Cooling, Heating & Power

• Fire Protection Engineering degree or related professional certifications.

• Knowledge of fire protection codes to be able to perform design calculations and conduct engineering assessments

• Knowledge of fire protection systems integration with building or industrial control systems (BCS/ICS)

• Professional Engineering Certification

• Military or defense-related experience

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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 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.

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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.