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From the employer's careers site First seen 1 Nov 2026 · Still live on 12 Nov 2026

Civil / Structural Engineer – FAA Infrastructure

Leidos Des Plaines, IL Hybrid senior full-time

Salary

$73,450 - $132,775 per year

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Description

Support FAA facility modernization projects across the Central Service Area. In this role, you’ll plan, design, and deliver civil/structural upgrades while working closely with engineering teams and FAA stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Develop project scopes, plans, schedules, and cost estimates
  • Create AutoCAD drawings, specifications, and technical documents
  • Conduct on-site surveys and produce accurate, to-scale designs
  • Support structural evaluations and facility upgrades (foundations, roofing, shelters, mechanical installations, parking, security systems)
  • Participate in construction and design reviews, risk management, and stakeholder meetings
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary design efforts and track project progress

Basic Qualifications

  • ABET-accredited degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • 3+ years of structural design experience (steel, concrete, foundations)
  • Knowledge of building structural codes
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation; strong MS Office skills
  • Excellent communication and documentation abilities
  • Ability to obtain FAA Public Trust (US Citizen or Green Card holder with 3 years residency)
  • Pre-employment drug test required

Desired

  • Familiarity with NEC and OSHA standards

Pay Information

The pay range for this role is $73,450.00 - $132,775.00.

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Skills

Nice to have

  • NEC standards
  • OSHA standards

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Des-Plaines-IL/Civil-Structural-Engineer_R-00195381

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