Drafting Engineer — FAA NISC Site Plans & Drawings

Leidos; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Drafting Engineer to support the FAA's NISC program at the Jamaica, NY site. You will develop site-specific drawings and specifications, conduct field surveys, and ensure compliance with FAA standards through all project phases.

The role requires proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation and MS Office, plus the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance and travel up to 10% for field tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering or related field required.
• 2–4 years of related experience preferred; substitution allowed for degree.
• Experience with Building Envelope Design and site-specific projects is required.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or MicroStation and MS Office is required.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance and travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Develop site-specific project plans, drawings, and specifications used for engineering project solicitation and contracting.
• Conduct site surveys, gather field data, and research relevant standards, codes, and FAA requirements.
• Analyze survey findings and provide actionable recommendations and engineering solutions.
• Prepare trip reports within two business days with scope of work, drawing lists, ORM checklists, and project documentation.
• Provide inputs for PRs, NAS Change Proposals, Airspace documents, and property lists.
• Generate cost estimates, project schedules, and FAA-compliant environmental/safety assessments.
• Support construction/renovation phases, review shop drawings and proposals for technical compliance.
• Participate in JAI and CAI inspections and advise on engineering issues.
• Conduct feasibility and cost-benefit studies.
• Create accurate FAA-compliant project drawings.

Skills

Building Envelope Design

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Public Trust clearance

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Drafting Engineer to support the FAA's NISC program at the Jamaica, NY site. You will develop site-specific drawings and specifications, conduct field surveys, and ensure compliance with FAA standards through all project phases.

The role requires proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation and MS Office, plus the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance and travel up to 10% for field tasks.