Substation CAD Drafter
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 39650 - 71675
Posted on:
08-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Were seeking Substation CAD Drafters (Levels 2 3 and 4) to join our dynamic Houston office on a hybrid schedule. Youll collaborate with talented engineers designers and drafters in a fast-paced environment using MicroStation and AutoCAD to create high-quality deliverables for major utility clients.
What Youll Do:
- Work closely with our CAD Lead/Manager and substation design teams to complete drafting and detailing tasks.
- Create and modify Protection & Control SCADA Communications and Physical Electrical drawingsensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
- Deliver top-quality work products efficiently and on time in a collaborative engineering/production setting.
- Adhere to CAD standards and procedures and help drive project success.
Levels Overview:
- Level 2&3: Tackle routine to medium complexity drafting tasks with growing independence.
- Level 4: Take on medium to high complexity assignments working independently and demonstrating advanced expertise.
What You Bring:
- Associate of Applied Science in Drafting and Design (or equivalent experience).
- Level 2: 1-3 years of industry drafting experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
- Level 3: 3-5 years of experience.
- Level 4: 5 years and comprehensive drafting knowledge.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD MicroStation Windows OS and Microsoft Office.
- Experience with document management tools (ProjectWise FTP SharePoint).
- Strong communication organization and teamwork skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced detail-oriented environment.
Bonus Skills:
- 3D modeling in MicroStation/AutoCAD.
- Knowledge of VBA AutoLISP AutoCAD Electrical or Bentley Substation.
Why Leidos
- Be part of a company that values your growth well-being and contributions.
- Work on impactful projects that power communities.
- Enjoy a collaborative inclusive culture and flexible work arrangements.
Ready to build your future with us Apply today and discover how rewarding your career can be at Leidos!
Were not looking for perfectly polished resumes or perfect fits. Were looking for people who break limits ask hard questions and dont wait to be told whats next. At Leidos were not following the roadmap were redrawing it.
Original Posting:
November 5 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.
Key Skills
- Legal Drafting
- Microstation
- ASME Codes & Standards
- Construction Experience
- CAD
- Detailing
- SolidWorks
- Drafting
- Autocad
- Geometry
- Revit
- Autodesk Inventor
About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.
