Drafting Engineer - FAA NISC

About the role

Leidos is seeking a Drafting Engineer to support the Federal Aviation Administration's Engineering Services Group within the National Airspace Systems Integration Support (NISC) program, located in the FAA Central Service Area, Jamaica, NY. You will apply your technical expertise to complex engineering assignments that support the modernization and sustainment of critical FAA infrastructure, working with a high degree of independence alongside Project Engineers.

Key responsibilities

• Develop site-specific project plans, drawings and specifications for engineering project solicitation and contracting.
• Conduct site surveys, gather field data and research state, local, federal, FAA standards, codes and ordinances.
• Analyze survey findings and provide actionable engineering recommendations and solutions.
• Prepare trip reports within two business days, including scope of work, drawing lists, ORM checklists and other project documentation.
• Provide inputs for Purchase Requests, NAS Change Proposals, airspace case documents and government-furnished property lists.
• Generate cost estimates, project schedules and environmental/safety compliance assessments per FAA standards.
• Support construction and renovation projects by reviewing shop drawings, design proposals and technical compliance.
• Participate in Joint and Contractor Acceptance Inspections and offer engineering recommendations.
• Conduct feasibility and cost-benefit studies and prepare FAA-compliant project drawings.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical or Architectural Engineering and 2-4 years of related experience (additional experience may substitute for the degree).
• Experience in building envelope design.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Desired: knowledge of Unstaffed Infrastructure Sustainment (UIS) facilities, familiarity with NASET/NASEB facilities, HVAC, power systems, HAZMAT, fire detection, security, site work, shelters, roofing, communication towers, navigational aids, earthwork, roads and trenching, and knowledge of Corporate Work Plan 4.1.12.

Required skills

• Proficiency with AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

The pay range is $59,150 - $106,925, which is a general guideline only. The position was originally posted on August 27, 2026.