Substation CAD Drafter
Substation CAD Drafter
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$ 39650 - 71675
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Job Description
Looking for a rewarding careeropportunity
Unleash your potential at Leidoswhere we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers success. We empower our teams contribute to our communities and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers our people and our community. Our Mission Vision and Values guide the way we do business.
We are looking for a Substation CAD Drafters (Levels 1 2 and 3 to work a hybrid schedule out of our Houston office.
You will work under the supervision of our CAD Lead/Manager and will also work directly with substation design engineers designers and other drafters in a fastpaced environment to complete drafting and detailing tasks using MicroStation and AutoCAD software for several utility clients. This position requires solid fundamental CAD drafting knowledge and skills to efficiently complete some complex assignments and produce topquality deliverables.
TasksIn this job position you will be expected to:
- Level 1 and 2:Complete routine medium complexity drafting tasks following client and local standard procedures.
- Level 3:Complete routing medium to high complexity drafting tasks following client and local standard procedures.
All levels:
- Create and modify drawings using engineering markups with a high level of attention to details on the following drawing types:
- Protection & Control SCADA and Communications drawings such as building/panel/cabinet layouts onelines schematics wiring diagrams and other related drawings.
- Physical Electrical drawings such as plans section and elevations details and other related drawings.
- Work efficiently and be highly organized.
- Complete tasks on time in a fastpaced engineering/production environment.
- Adhere to all applicable CAD standards and procedures.
- Consistently return top quality work products to the engineering team.
- Drafting Proficiency Requirements for Level 1 (with supervision).
- Drafting Software Expertise Medium
- Specialized Engineering Drafting Practices Medium
- Drawing complexity Low
- Speed and Accuracy Low
- Drafting Proficiency Requirements for Level 2 (with minimal supervision).
- Complete specialized and customized tasks which may require advanced knowledge
- Complete tasks at medium speed with a high level of accuracy which require:
- Drafting Software Expertise Medium
- Specialized Engineering Drafting Practices Medium
Drafting Proficiency requirements for Level 3 (work independently).
- Complete tasks at medium speed with a high level of accuracy which require:
- Drafting Software Expertise High
- Specialized Engineering Drafting Practices High
- Other Knowledge requirements:
- Workspace Setup and Maintenance Low
- CAD Programming Languages Low
Core Qualifications
- Associate of Applied Science in Drafting and Design from an accredited institution. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Level 1:13 years of industryrelated drafting and detailing background with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
- Level 2:35 years of industryrelated drafting and detailing background with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
- Level 3:5 years of industryrelated drafting and detailing background with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
- Comprehensive understanding of all aspects of drafting principles techniques and procedures
For all levels:
- Solid comprehension of drafting principles techniques and procedures.
- Proficiency with the manipulation of vector and raster drawing files in AutoCAD and MicroStation.
- Ability to create and/or modify drawings from engineerprovided markups with a high level of attention to details.
- Proficiency with Windows operating system environments.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Word Excel Outlook etc.
- Background with document management and collaboration tools such as ProjectWise FTP SharePoint etc.
- Strong professional verbal and written communication skills within a team environment.
- Highly organized and efficient.
- Ability to comprehend and implement a wide range of client CAD standards.
- Ability to perform tasks in a fastpaced engineering/production environment.
Additional Qualifications The following are also considered to qualify for this position:
- Knowledge of 3D modelling in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
- Knowledge of VBA and/or Auto Lisp.
- Experience with AutoCAD Electrical and Bentley Substation.
The Mission
Leidoshelps modernize infrastructure systems and security. We are a trusted partner to both government and highly regulated commercial customers looking for transformative solutions in mission IT security software engineering and operations. We work with our customers including the FAA DOE NASA National Science Foundation Transportation Security Administration Custom and Border Protection airports and electric utilities to make the world safer healthier and more efficient. Our customers take on the toughest challenges out there and at times need a helping hand from specialists in their fields. We combine our scale as a Fortune 500 company with the deep technical knowledge of our core capabilities and the expertise of our talented and diverse workforce to deliver missioncentric innovations. For each of these core capabilities we have developed proven repeatable processes that help us deliver agile costeffective solutions to foster a better world.
PDSSUBSTATION
PowerDelivery
Original Posting:
April 4 2025For 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 $39650.00 $71675.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
