# Drafting Engineer – National Airspace Systems Integration Support (NISC)

**Company**: Leidos
**Location**: Jamaica, NY
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $59,150.00 - $106,925.00
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

Leidos is seeking a Drafting Engineer to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Engineering Services Group within the National Airspace Systems Integration Support (NISC) program.

In this role, you'll apply your technical expertise to a variety of complex engineering assignments that directly support the modernization and sustainment of critical FAA infrastructure.

You will work with a high degree of independence while collaborating closely with Project Engineers to deliver high-quality, site-specific engineering documentation and solutions.

**Primary Responsibilities**

- Develop site-specific project plans, drawings, and specifications used for engineering project solicitation and contracting.

- Conduct site surveys, gather field data, and research all relevant standards, codes, and ordinances (state, local, federal, FAA).

- Analyze survey findings and provide actionable recommendations and engineering solutions.

- Prepare concise trip reports within two business days, including scope of work, drawing lists, ORM checklists, and other required project documentation.

- Provide essential inputs for Purchase Requests (PRs), NAS Change Proposals (NCPs), Airspace case documents, and government-furnished property lists.

- Generate cost estimates, project schedules, and environmental/safety compliance assessments per FAA standards and guidelines.

- Support all phases of construction and renovation projects, including reviewing shop drawings, design proposals, and compliance with technical requirements.

- Participate in Joint Acceptance Inspections (JAI) and Contractor Acceptance Inspections (CAI), offering recommendations for engineering-related issues.

- Conduct feasibility and cost-benefit engineering studies.

- Create accurate and FAA-compliant project drawings.

**Required Qualifications**

- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering and 2–4 years of related experience (additional experience may substitute for degree).

- Experience in Building Envelope Design.

- Proficiency with AutoCAD or MicroStation.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

- Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

- Ability to travel up to 10%.

**Desired Qualifications**

- Knowledge of Unstaffed Infrastructure Sustainment (UIS) facilities.

- Familiarity with NASET/NASEB facilities, HVAC, power systems, general construction, HAZMAT, fire detection, security, site work.

- Experience with shelters, roofing, communication towers, Navigational Aids, earthwork, roads, and trenching.

- Knowledge of Corporate Work Plan (CWP) 4.1.12.

**Pay Range:** $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

## Skills

### Required
- AutoCAD
- MicroStation
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Building Envelope Design
- Public Trust clearance

### Nice to have
- Unstaffed Infrastructure Sustainment (UIS) facilities
- NASET/NASEB facilities
- HVAC
- power systems
- general construction
- HAZMAT
- fire detection
- security
- site work
- shelters
- roofing
- communication towers
- Navigational Aids
- earthwork
- roads
- trenching
- Corporate Work Plan (CWP) 4.1.12

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