We are currently looking for a
Facilities Engineer to join the the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) team managing and maintaining facilities infrastructure at US Antarctic Program (USAP) Locations. This engineer will provide facility engineering and life safety systems support to remote field science operations in Antarctica, including the inventory of buildings and installed systems, establishing maintenance and replacement cycles, performing facility condition assessments, development and proposal of facility upgrade and replacement projects.
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The successful candidate is expected to deploy yearly to Antarctica for 2 to 4 months yearly to work at the USAP remote seasonal Field locations. This position is comprised of both office work and field work supporting these remote Antarctic locations.*** While deployed, the standard work schedule for this position is 54 hours per week. The candidate in the position must complete the physical and dental examinations required by the NSF for deploying to Antarctica. Failure to meet these requirements may result in withdrawal of employment offer or other employment action. ***- Due to contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.
- Must obtain a Public Trust security clearance prior to start date. This process could take up to 4 months.
- Current United States Passport, and valid Driver's License issued in the United States is required for this role.
- Successful completion of the physical and dental examinations required by the NSF for deploying to Antarctica is required. Failure to meet these requirements may result in withdrawal of employment offer or other employment action.
WORK LOCATION:When CONUS at the ASC Project Office in Centennial, CO or Remotely from home.
When DEPLOYED: Either South Pole or McMurdo with a deployment of 2-4 Months
The
Facilities Engineer will report to Leidos ASC Facilities management and work within an integrated management team of Leidos and subcontract employees.
Primary Responsibilities- Provide technical guidance on the design, installation, maintenance, and modification of Field Facilities and equipment
- Provide professional engineering advice to facility operations and maintenance, including design, planning, specifications, and operation of electrical and mechanical equipment, HVAC systems design and operation, as well as structural and architectural considerations in field locations
- Provide guidance and recommendations to Facilities leadership regarding engineering and facilities issues
- Work in close collaboration with ASC Area Management and staff, Station Facilities Engineers, Design Engineers, Drafting, Document Control, and Project Managers
- Coordinate and collaborate with station personnel to ensure the safe, continuous operation of facility infrastructure and evaluate system applicability, integration, reliability, and maintainability.
- Procure and track maintenance materials, safety supplies, and spare components
- Ensure compliance with all applicable building codes and standards
- Maintain the inventory of buildings and installed systems, and establish maintenance and replacement cycles
- Perform facility condition assessments
- Develop and propose facility upgrade and replacement projects.
- Serve as an engineering advisor and analyst to the Facilities leadership team, the Station Area Manager, by providing engineering advice, analysis, and assistance on a range of subjects including physical security, building safety, fire protection, property accountability, preventive maintenance planning, and emergency response planning
- Perform other duties as assigned
Additional Required Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college in mechanical or electrical engineering and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection engineering principles and practices.
- Experience developing and implementing asset reliability and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) strategies that maximize preventive and predictive maintenance using an enterprise Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Experience planning, developing, and executing facility asset rebuild, renovation, and replacement projects.
- Field construction experience, including construction oversight, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), change management, redlining drawings, punch list management, and project closeout activities.
- Experience supporting procurement activities, including material planning, purchasing coordination, and material tracking.
- Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage work orders, labor, materials, preventive maintenance, and asset maintenance records.
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings, construction documents, specifications, schematics, and technical diagrams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, concise reports and technical analyses, present complex engineering recommendations, and effectively communicate with leadership, customers, and stakeholders.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential, sensitive, or controversial matters.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, communication, innovation, trust, accountability, and employee engagement.
- Ability to proactively identify and communicate unsafe conditions or hazards while complying with all applicable safety, environmental, health, and waste management policies and procedures.
- Willingness to respond to operational emergencies or critical facility issues outside of normal business hours, as required.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience planning and executing projects in remote and logistically challenging locations
- Experience in Antarctica or similar extreme cold environments
- Experience with resource loaded scheduling
- Experience with fire safety systems including fire alarm systems and suppression
Physical Requirements- Ability to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in cold, dry, high elevation environments
- Deployment to Antarctica is required in this position-deployment is contingent upon successful completion of the NSF physical qualification (PQ) process
Original Posting:July 14, 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 $73,450.00 - $132,775.00
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.
