Structural/Construction Engineer

Company: Leidos
Location: Des Plaines
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

Description Job Description: The Leidos Civil group is seeking a mid-level Structual/Construction Engineer to join the National Airspace System Integration Support Contract (NISC IV) Team, providing support to the Federal Aviation Administration's Unstaffed Infrastructure Team (AJW-2C15H). This position will be remote 100% until COVID 19 is over then 75% in AGL Chicago Office and 25% telework. Primary Responsibilities:The Engineer shall provide technical support to the Infrastructure Engineering Center, AJW-2C15H, for accomplishment of project engineering packages:

• Develop site specific project plans and specifications for solicitation and contracting of engineering projects for FAA approval and acceptance.
• Perform site surveys to collect site-specific project data and research all (state, local, federal, etc.) construction codes, ordinances, design/review shelter construction.
• Prepare summary trip reports within two working days of trip completion.
• Compile complete project documents as follows: Scope of work and project transmittal. Drawing and specification lists. Operational Risk Management checklists. Furnish information required for the preparation of Purchase Requests (PR) by the SSC for assigned projects. Furnish information required for the preparation of NAS Change Proposals (NCP) by the SSC for assigned projects. List of Government furnished properties. Prepare Airspace case documents. Assessment of engineering impacts on Environmental & Safety Compliance Program Project checklists. Drawings and specifications. Engineering cost estimate for project plans per FAA Standard/guidelines. Estimated completion time and project schedule.
• Provide technical engineering support for all phases of assigned new construction and renovation projects (i.e. evaluate shop drawings, design proposals, and interpret the technical requirements for adherence to contract documents).
• Participate in Joint Acceptance Inspections (JAI) and Contractor Acceptance Inspections (CAI) on all assigned projects and provide recommended resolutions on all items relating to engineering.
• Perform engineering studies for feasibility and cost versus benefit.
• Provide technical input to the Government Technical Interpreter in actions to plan, budget, program, and coordinate the development of engineering projects.
• Develop project drawings in accordance with the FAA Standard/guidelines. Basic Qualifications:
  • General Engineering Degree (B.S.). Minimum 4 - 8 years of construction related experience as Project Engineer or Resident Engineer with Structural Design and experience in shelter/roof refurbishment, tall towers such as communication tower structures. Masters with 2 - 6 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and pass FAA security screening for positions of public trust. Public Trust requires US Citizenship or a Green Card and 3 years of residency in the United States.
  • Ability to gain or prior knowledge of Unstaffed Infrastructure Sustainment (UIS) facilities
  • Knowledge of National Airspace System Equipment Tower (NASET), National Airspace System Equipment Building (NASEB), Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC), power, general building construction techniques, Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)s, fire detection, security, site work or strong knowledge or experience with electronic systems, tall towers, shelter design, HVAC, power and general construction experience and/or construction techniques.
  • Working knowledge and proficiency utilizing Primavera software in developing schedules, resource needs, etc, such as the FAA Corporate Work Plan (CWP). Preferred Qualifications:
    • FAA Experience or Military Aviation background highly desired. Pay Range:

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