Architect - Engineer

Leidos • College Park, GA

1d • Remote

About The Position

Leidos’ National Airspace Systems Integration Support (NISC) Program is seeking an Architect / Engineer to support the Federal Aviation Administration’s Office. The role involves leading space planning and architectural design for government and institutional facilities, developing design documents, coordinating multidisciplinary project teams, and supporting construction administration. The position is telework-based, requires 25% travel, and the candidate must be located in the Eastern time zone area.

Requirements

• Architectural, Engineering, Architectural Technology, or Engineering Technology degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least 8 years of design experience with commercial, industrial, and/or government facilities.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, ProjectWise, Bluebeam, Revit, Photoshop, SketchUp, and Google Sheets.
• Must be located in the Eastern time zone area.
• Willingness to travel 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead space planning and architectural design for government and institutional facilities, ensuring layouts meet FAA regulations and functional requirements.
• Develop conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction drawings incorporating NFPA 101 Life Safety Code and applicable accessibility standards, such as ADA.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and specialty consultants to integrate architectural layouts and systems into multidisciplinary projects.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local building codes, accessibility requirements, and agency-specific design criteria for public-sector facilities.
• Conduct space programming, circulation analysis, and occupant load planning to optimize functionality, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Use architectural and design software to develop floor plans, 3D models, and visualizations.
• Use cost-estimating and quantity-takeoff tools to support budgeting, value engineering, and public funding approvals.
• Support construction administration through submittal reviews, RFIs, site observations, code compliance verification, and design clarifications, ensuring construction aligns with NFPA 101, accessibility, and GSA requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior