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Facilities Engineer

AT Leidos
Leidos

Facilities Engineer

Reston, VA

Description

The Mission Solutions Business Area at Leidos has an opening for a Facilities Engineer in Reston, Virginia. The primary focus of the group is reverse engineering Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) related facilities. Candidate must bring a creative, yet sound, approach to identifying and solving challenges where all the information desired is inherently unavailable and have exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to thoroughness. The successful candidate will work as a member of an interdisciplinary team of government and contractor personnel. Work will be performed in a fast-paced, high-energy environment within a government facility.

Role and Responsibility:

The candidate shall perform the following as part of a characterization team:

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  • Systematically integrate all-source intelligence, geotechnical data, topographical data, facility expertise, and facilities design and maintenance principles and best practices to describe WMD facility function (mission) and physical configuration, including layout, physical structure, mission systems, support systems, 3D model and corresponding potential vulnerabilities
  • Provide engineering guidance and judgment throughout the characterization process to produce accurate intelligence estimates
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to successfully brief and interact with personnel at all levels of experience, including Senior Officials

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • US Citizenship is required
  • Candidate must possess an active TS/SCI, or a Top Secret clearance with a current SSBI, and be eligible to obtain a TS/SCI w/ poly level clearance
  • Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of related experience or Master's with 10+ of related experience; may possess a Doctorate in a technical domain
  • Must have a STEM degree
  • Experience in lieu of degree
  • Experience with facility mechanical, electrical, life-safety systems and their controls found in larger commercial, government or industrial facilities
  • Experience with facility planning, operation, maintenance, security, and applicable building codes

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Autodesk Revit, Autodesk AutoCAD, or Building Information Modeling (BIM) software and practices
  • Professional Engineering Certification
  • Military or defense-related experience and an understanding of operational planning is a strong plus
  • Construction of commercial, government, or industrial facilities experience
  • Modeling and simulation experience
  • Working knowledge of weapons and weapons effects
  • Working knowledge of protective engineering or physical force protection measures

Original Posting Date:

2025-01-09
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 $112,450.00 - $203,275.00

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.

Client-provided location(s): Reston, VA, USA
Job ID: Leidos-R-00151098
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program