Welder

Job Description We are seeking a skilled and licensed Welder to join our team for a federal construction or renovation project. The Welder will have experience with structural and/or pipe welding in a construction setting, understand safety protocols. Primary Responsibilities: Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and welding symbols to determine project requirements. Weld structural components using various processes (e.g., MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-core) and materials (e.g., carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum). Perform cutting, grinding, fitting, and assembly of metal parts. Operate welding and fabrication tools, torches, plasma cutters, and heavy-duty equipment safely and effectively. Conduct visual and quality inspections of welds and joints to meet code and contract specifications. Follow job-specific welding procedures (WPS) and safety plans. Maintain daily time logs for Davis-Bacon certified payroll (WH-347). Adhere to OSHA and site-specific safety guidelines and participate in toolbox talks and inspections. Work closely with foremen, engineers, and other trades to meet construction schedules. Basic Qualifications TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance is required Minimum 3 years of experience as a welder in commercial or industrial construction. Proficient in structural welding and/or pipe welding using at least one major process (SMAW, FCAW, GTAW, GMAW). Ability to pass weld tests in accordance with AWS or ASME standards. Familiarity with reading fabrication drawings and layout work. Reliable transportation and availability for full project duration. Willingness to work in varied environments (outdoors, heights, confined spaces, etc.). Preferred Qualifications Current welding certifications (AWS D1.1, D1.5, ASME IX, etc.). Experience working on federally funded, military, or public infrastructure projects. OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: December 4, 2025 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 - 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. Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenue of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information visit www.Leidos.com. Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here. Securing Your Data Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to spam.leidos@leidos.com. Commitment and Diversity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.