Civil/Structural Engineer

Leidos LLC; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Structural Engineer to support FAA facility modernization under the NISC IV program in Des Plaines, IL. You will plan, design, and coordinate complex civil/structural projects, preparing drawings, specs, and cost estimates with independence and stakeholder collaboration.

The role requires ABET-accredited engineering credentials, 3+ years in foundation design, and strong CAD skills. US citizenship or GC with 3-year US residency is required, and FAA Public Trust is needed.

Qualifications

• Requires a Civil or Structural Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited college/university.
• Minimum 3 years of foundation design experience with steel/concrete structures in commercial, industrial, or government facilities.
• Knowledge of building structural codes for design calculations and assessments.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, scheduling tools, and internet-based communication.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Able to communicate clearly in writing and verbally with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to manage electronic project folders and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Must obtain FAA Public Trust and be a US Citizen or Green Card holder resident in the US for the past 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site surveys to develop to-scale designs and detailed reports.
• Create sketches showing installation relationships with precise specs and dimensions.
• Participate in construction inspections and final reviews.
• Coordinate design components with multidisciplinary teams for site modifications and new construction.
• Prepare AutoCAD construction drawings, site-specific specs, contract documents, and cost estimates.
• Lead project management tasks including safety plans, work sequencing, and cutover plans.
• Develop Integrated Risk Management Checklists and project risk registers to satisfy ORM requirements.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

MS Office

Communication

Project management

Scheduling

Site coordination

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

The Engineer will support the FAA’s Engineering Services Infrastructure team by applying broad experience and advanced technical knowledge on multiple, varying, and complex assignments. It is necessary to plan, coordinate and perform work with a high degree of independence, while keeping the Project Engineer advised of significant problem areas. These projects are in the Central Service Area of the FAA and are managed out of regional offices located in Des Plaines, IL. This Structural Civil Engineer role will support the NISC IV program, to serve as project engineers responsible for planning and design activities to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) facility modernization projects. This position involves the development of project plans, project scopes, schedules, costs, and resource requirements and the development of drawings, specifications, and risk management documents in coordination with facility stakeholders from Technical Operations and Air Traffic organizations. This includes environmental equipment and mechanical system installations, roofing, parking lots, facility refurbishment, shelter replacements, foundation analysis, and security door installations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform on-site surveys to develop "to-scale" designs and detailed reports.
• Generate or review sketches showing relation of proposed installation in existing or new facilities with exact specifications and dimensions.
• Participate in construction inspections and final inspections.
• Confer with engineering staff and other personnel to identify and resolve problems with the design or implementation.
• Coordinate design components with a multi-disciplinary as required for site-specific modifications and new construction.
• Prepare AutoCAD construction drawings and prepare site-specific specifications and contract documents and independent cost estimates.
• Perform project management related tasks and communication (including safety plans, sequence of work, cutover plans).
• Generate and coordinate the Integrated Risk Management Checklists (IRMC), communication plans, project risk register, to meet Operational Risk Management (ORM) requirements.
• Coordinate and complete Work Permits required for potential impact to lead and asbestos that may be encountered during construction.
• Participate in meetings inclusive of the pre-construction meeting and on-site construction meetings with stakeholders to coordinate with other ongoing construction and projects.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate construction project activities to meet milestones and deadlines, working directly with stakeholders and contractors.
• Perform internal design reviews of FAA designed engineering projects.
• Monitor progress of projects and stakeholder needs.
• Work independently to evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures, using judgement in making adaptations and modifications to Engineering designs.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a Civil or Structural Engineering degree from a 4 year ABET accredited College/University
• At least 3 years of experience of foundation design as well as industrial structural systems (steel and concrete) is required with commercial, industrial and/or government facilities.
• Must have current and relevant knowledge of building structural codes to be able to perform structural design calculations and conduct engineering assessments.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Engineering Scheduling tools and applications, and be able to use the Internet as a gathering and communicating tool.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD / MicroStation.
• Ability to effectively communicate in written and verbal form.
• Ability to accomplish clear and concise general and technical writing and tactfully coordinate with a variety of project stake holders, peers, and management levels.
• Ability to maintain an electronic project folder (as required) related to site preparation and equipment installation problems.
• Must be able to obtain an FAA Public Trust prior to starting.
• To be eligible for the Public Trust Suitability you must be either a US Citizen or a Green Card Holder who has resided in the United States for the past 3 years.
• New hires must pass a drug test prior to starting with Leidos.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC).
• Knowledge of OSHA and general construction and electrical safety standards.

Pay Range

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.

Original Posting: July 15, 2026

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.

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement

Commitment and Diversity

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.