Travel Construction Engineer

DeRisk Technologies; United States; On-site; USD 67,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Travel Construction Engineer to oversee FAA construction projects in the southeastern U.S. This role is focused on ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations while managing contractor progress. Candidates will enjoy a dynamic work environment with the requirement of 100% travel, providing opportunity for extensive field experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in construction/maintenance is required.
• Ability to work in challenging environmental conditions and meet project needs.
• Obtain Public Trust suitability and possess a valid U.S. driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Support construction oversight for FAA projects and maintain compliance.
• Coordinate with contractors and stakeholders to monitor project progress.
• Prepare necessary documentation for project management and inspections.

Skills

Construction methods

Quality management

Environmental and safety compliance

Coordination with stakeholders

Office productivity (MS Word, Excel)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

AutoCad

Microstation

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Job description

Leidos is seeking a dynamic Travel Construction Engineer to join the National Airspace System Integration Support Contract (NISC IV) team.

In this role you will support the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Eastern Service Area (ESA) performing construction oversight for projects in support of Project Engineers, Contracting Officer’s Representatives, and Contracting Officers. This position will report progress and issues against project goals, scope of work, and schedule.

The projects support Air Traffic Control facilities in the the southeastern United States plus the Caribbean. The candidate should live in this area and have the ability to travel full time.

**This position requires 100% travel (including weekends) with each assignment typically lasting weeks or months.

Must be located in the Eastern part of the US, south of Maryland.

Construction Engineer Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensure general contractor complies with FAA Environmental, Safety, and Health policies.
• Supervise construction of FAA projects on-site and provide quality assurance that completed work is compliant the with the plans and specifications.
• Maintain accurate daily records of work accomplished, personnel onsite, weather conditions and other essential details.
• Act as point of contact and coordinate directly with the general contractor.
• Monitor progress against accepted construction schedule, review the general contractor’s progress reports, assess the progress, and inform all stakeholders.
• Discuss deviations from specified construction materials and procedures with project engineer.
• Mark up drawings to as-built conditions and submit these for review and updating.
• Participate in construction inspections, final inspections, and contract close-out activities.
• Conduct regular progress meetings with the general contractor and appropriate personnel.
• Prepare sketches, site specific specifications, contract documents and independent cost estimates as needed to support change proposals.
• Perform project management related tasks and communication (including operational risk management plans, safety plans, sequence of work and cutover plans).
• Coordinate and review work permits required for potential hazards such as lead and asbestos that may be encountered during construction.
• Review contractor shop drawings and construction submittals and provide input to engineering staff.
• Track, reconcile and coordinate closure of acceptance punch-list.

Construction Engineer Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering OR Civil Engineering from an accredited ABET program and four or more years of relevant experience in commercial, industrial or government facilities construction/maintenance OR a Masters degree and two or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience with construction methods, plans and specifications, building materials, national consensus codes, and quality management.
• Ability to tactfully coordinate with a variety of project stakeholders, peers and management levels.
• Working knowledge of office productivity software such as MS Word and MS Excel.
• Mastery of the English language and ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

• Ability to work an alternate schedule such as nights/weekends to meet the needs of the construction project.
• Ability to climb multiple flights of stairs such as those found in Air Traffic Control towers.
• Ability to handle exposure to challenging environmental conditions such as remote locations, sun, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, and confined spaces
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, turn, and work in unusual positions requiring full body mobility.
• Ability to lift/carry 25 pounds.

• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust suitability.

• Ability to obtain U.S. Passport issued by U.S Dept of State.
• Driver’s license issued in the U.S. required.

• Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AutoCad or Microstation.
• Experience with Primavera or Microsoft Project.
• Prior experience working on government projects.
• Prior construction supervisory experience.

Original Posting:
May 20, 2025
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 $67,600.00 - $122,200.00

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.