Leidos is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to support critical national security missions in Reston, Virginia. This role focuses on the assessment, reverse engineering, and characterization of complex above-ground and subterranean facilities located in denied-access environments.
The successful candidate will apply deep engineering expertise to reconstruct facility layouts, operational workflows, and supporting infrastructure associated with chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) industrial processes. Leveraging a multidisciplinary approach, you will evaluate facility capabilities, identify vulnerabilities, and assess potential threat vectors to support high-priority mission objectives.
This position requires a highly analytical engineer who can develop sound technical assessments in situations where complete information is inherently unavailable. The ideal candidate combines creativity, intellectual curiosity, and engineering rigor with exceptional attention to detail. As a senior member of an interdisciplinary team of government and contractor professionals, you will provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment within a government facility.
Primary Responsibilities
Reverse Engineering & Characterization
Analyze and characterize complex industrial processes, equipment configurations, and facility designs to determine functional attributes, operational capabilities, and mission relevance.
Subterranean & Hardened Facility Analysis
Evaluate the structural design, geological overburden, and survivability of underground facilities (UGFs) and deeply buried hardened structures.
3D Modeling & Simulation
Utilize advanced CAD and engineering simulation software to develop accurate 3D models of facilities, underground structures, floor plans, utility networks, and supporting infrastructure.
Vulnerability & Resilience Assessments
Conduct detailed structural and functional assessments to identify systemic weaknesses, single points of failure, and the operational resilience of critical infrastructure against a range of threat vectors.
Workflow & Infrastructure Analysis
Assess supporting infrastructure, operational workflows, and facility systems, including specialized HVAC, power distribution, utility networks, and structural integrity considerations.
Technical Reporting & Briefing
Develop comprehensive engineering assessments, reports, and technical products in accordance with Intelligence Community standards. Present findings and recommendations to senior government and Department of Defense stakeholders.
Technical Leadership
Serve as a recognized subject matter expert within your technical domain, providing engineering insight, mentorship, and guidance to multidisciplinary teams supporting mission requirements.
Required Skills, Education, Experience, and Clearance
Preferred Qualifications
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Original Posting:
June 19, 2026
For U.S. Positions: 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 $116,350.00 - $210,325.00
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.