Lead Civil Engineer - TS/SCI Polygraph Required

Leidos Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer in Reston, Virginia to support mission-focused facility analysis and characterization in denied-access environments. You will reconstruct layouts and workflows for complex above-ground and subterranean facilities.

The role emphasizes MEP systems knowledge, vulnerability assessments, and 3D modeling to support national security objectives within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI polygraph clearance and U.S. citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master's with 6+ years.
• Experience in facility analysis, infrastructure vulnerability assessments, and structural engineering.
• Industrial & facility focus on chemical, nuclear, or biological processes.
• MEP systems knowledge including containment, filtration, and backup power.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification; military or defense experience.

Responsibilities

• Reverse engineer and characterize complex industrial processes and facility layouts.
• Evaluate underground and hardened facilities for design and survivability.
• Create 3D models using CAD and simulation tools for facilities and networks.
• Identify weaknesses and resilience gaps in critical infrastructure.
• Assess facility support systems and operational workflows (HVAC, power, structure).
• Prepare engineering assessments and present findings to government stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8+ years

Master's degree + 6+ years

Tools

Autodesk Revit

VENTSIM

ETAP

Job description

Description

Leidos has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Civil Engineer to support highly specialized mission requirements in Reston, Virginia. In this role, you will assess, reverse engineer, and characterize the physical, architectural, and functional attributes of complex above-ground and subterranean facilities located in denied-access environments.

The successful candidate will leverage deep engineering expertise to reconstruct facility layouts, operational workflows, and supporting infrastructure associated with chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) industrial processes. You will evaluate facility vulnerabilities, identify potential threat vectors, and provide critical insights that support national security objectives.

This position requires a creative yet disciplined problem solver who can develop sound engineering assessments when complete information is not available. Success in this role demands exceptional attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to analytical rigor. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team of government and contractor professionals in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment within a government facility.

Primary Responsibilities

Reverse Engineering & Characterization

Analyze and characterize complex industrial processes, equipment layouts, and facility designs to determine functional attributes, operational capacity, and mission relevance.

Subterranean & Hardened Facility Analysis

Evaluate the structural design, geological overburden, and survivability of underground facilities (UGFs) and deeply buried hardened structures.

3D Modeling & Simulation

Utilize advanced CAD and engineering simulation tools to develop accurate 3D models of facilities, underground structures, floor plans, utility networks, and supporting infrastructure.

Vulnerability & Resilience Assessments

Conduct detailed structural and functional analyses to identify systemic weaknesses, single points of failure, and the operational resilience of critical infrastructure against a variety of threat vectors.

Workflow & Infrastructure Analysis

Assess facility support systems and operational workflows, including specialized HVAC systems, power distribution networks, and structural integrity considerations.

Technical Reporting & Briefing

Produce comprehensive engineering assessments and technical products in accordance with Intelligence Community standards. Present findings and recommendations to senior government and Department of Defense stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• Requires an in-depth understanding of engineering principles, theories, concepts, and their practical application across a range of programs.
• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, OR a Master's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience includes facility analysis, infrastructure vulnerability assessments, and structural engineering within commercial, Department of Defense, or Intelligence Community environments.
• Industrial & Facility Focus: Proven experience analyzing chemical, nuclear, or biological industrial processes and their associated facility footprints, including both above-ground facilities and subterranean environments.
• MEP Systems Knowledge: Strong multidisciplinary understanding of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) system design, integration, and operational functionality within complex industrial or military facilities, including specialized containment, filtration, and backup power systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Weapons Effects & Survivability: Experience or training in blast mitigation, weapons effects, or structural hardening principles.
• Geotechnical Engineering: Knowledge of rock mechanics, tunneling engineering, or geomechanics as applied to deeply buried underground facilities (UGFs).
• BIM Expertise: Experience with Autodesk Revit or other Building Information Modeling (BIM) platforms for multidisciplinary coordination, MEP integration, and advanced facility visualization.
• Advanced Simulation: Experience utilizing BIM data to support engineering simulations, blast effects analysis, or vulnerability assessment workflows.
• Infrastructure Modeling: Experience with VENTSIM, ETAP, or similar infrastructure modeling and simulation tools.
• All-Source Information Evaluation: Demonstrated ability to research, assess, and synthesize diverse intelligence and technical sources, including classified intelligence, open-source information, and grey literature (e.g., foreign technical journals, patents, and equipment catalogs) to support facility and infrastructure characterization.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• Military or defense-related experience.

Pay Range

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

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.

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 and Retirement

More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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.

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.