Civil Engineer/Drafter

Via Logic LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Via Logic LLC is currently seeking a Drafting Engineer in New York, NY, to provide technical support for the FAA’s Central Service Area. The ideal candidate should have a BS degree in engineering and proficiency in AutoCAD, alongside 2-4 years of relevant experience.

The position involves site surveys, project documentation, and ensuring compliance with aviation standards. Join us to contribute to vital projects for the Federal Aviation Administration.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in engineering (additional experience can substitute for degree).
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the Engineering Center for project plans and specifications.
• Perform site surveys and collect site-specific project data.
• Analyze and provide solutions to issues identified during site surveys.
• Prepare summary trip reports including technical documentation and engineering costs.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Building envelope design experience

Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Education

BS degree in Civil, Electrical, Architecture, or related engineering discipline

Job description

The National Airspace Systems Integration Support (NISC) program at Leidos is seeking a Drafting Engineer to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s Central Service Area – Engineering Services Group located in the FAA’s Jamaica, New York office.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the Engineering Center by developing site‑specific project plans and specifications for solicitation and contracting of engineering projects for FAA approval and acceptance.
• Perform site surveys to collect site‑specific project data and research all applicable standards, construction codes and ordinances (state, local, federal, FAA, etc.).
• Provide analysis, recommendations, and solutions to issues identified during the site survey.
• Prepare summary trip reports within two working days of trip completion. Reports include compiled and completed project documents such as:
  • Scope of work and project transmittal.
  • Drawing and specification lists.
  • Operational Risk Management checklists.
  • Information required for Purchase Requests (PR) for assigned projects.
  • Information required for NAS Change Proposals (NCP) for assigned projects.
  • List of government‑furnished properties.
  • Airspace case documents.
  • Assessment of engineering impacts on Environmental & Safety Compliance Program Project checklists.
  • Drawings and specifications.
  • Engineering cost estimates per FAA standard/guidelines.
  • Estimated completion time and project schedule.
  • Technical engineering support for all phases of assigned new construction and renovation projects (e.g., evaluating shop drawings, design proposals, and interpreting the technical requirements for adherence to contract documents).
  • Participation in Joint Acceptance Inspections (JAI) and Contractor Acceptance Inspections (CAI) on assigned projects, providing recommended resolutions for engineering items.
  • Engineering studies for feasibility and cost versus benefit.
  • Project drawing development in accordance with FAA standards/guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil, Electrical, Architecture, or related engineering discipline, with 2-4 years of experience (additional experience may substitute for degree).
• Experience with building envelope design.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of Unstaffed Infrastructure Sustainment (UIS) facilities.
• Knowledge of National Airspace System Equipment Tower (NASET), National Airspace System Equipment Building (NASEB), HVAC, power, general building construction techniques, Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT), fire detection, security, and site work.
• Knowledge of shelters, roofing, and structures such as communication towers, Navigational Aids, and earthwork including roads and trenching.
• Knowledge of Corporate Work Plan (CWP) 4.1.12.

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.