CAD Drafter II

Leidos LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Retirement plan or 401k

Paid leave

Job summary

Leidos LLC in Charlotte, NC is seeking a CAD Drafter II to join the Power Delivery Solutions Division. You will draft accurate drawing packages for utility power delivery projects using MicroStation and AutoCAD, collaborating with engineers, designers, and drafters across offices.

The role offers a fast-paced environment with opportunities for technical and non-technical training, mentorship, and career growth as you contribute to protection, control, SCADA, and physical electrical drawings.

Qualifications

• AA in Drafting and Design or equivalent required.
• 4+ years drafting with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Windows OS and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Ability to modify drawings from engineer markups with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Draft Protection & Control, SCADA, and Electrical drawings.
• Produce General Arrangement, Electrical Plans/Elevations, and Wiring diagrams.
• Coordinate CAD workload across Leidos offices to meet schedules.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Drafting and Design

High school diploma / Drafting certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ProjectWise

Job description

We are in search of a CAD Drafter II to join our dynamic organization supporting our Charlotte, NC office. As a core team member of our Power Delivery Solutions Division, you will be interacting with an established group of engineers, designers and drafters, playing a valuable part in executing drafting of accurate drawing packages for utility power delivery projects, using MicroStation and AutoCAD. Successful candidates can look forward to a fast-paced, diverse work environment & flexible work hours/work arrangements as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth including: Technical & non-technical training opportunities Mentorship Program

Leidos is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Utilities and mobile operators rely on our Power Delivery Services Team for reliable power and telecommunication expertise, as reflected through our work with more than 50 investor-owned utilities, more than 160 municipals/cooperatives, as well as a growing number of mobile operators, local utility providers and private developers. In addition to providing engineering and project management services, Leidos works with an established group of industry-leading construction partners delivering meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader is confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking Leidos within the Top 10 T&D Firms, and Top 10 Power Firms.

Job Responsibilities

• Complete drafting assignments on Protection & Control, SCADA, Communications drawings including but not limited to Single Line Diagrams, Schematics, SCADA and Communication drawings, Control Building Layouts and Elevations, Panel Front Views and Cabinet Layouts, Wiring Diagrams, Interconnection Drawings, AC/DC Station Service drawings and other miscellaneous drawings as required by project scope.
• Complete drafting assignments on Physical Electrical drawings including but not limited to General Arrangement, Electrical Plans, Electrical Elevations, Sections and Details, Foundation Plans and Details, Structural Details, Grounding Plan and Details, Raceway Plan and Details, Equipment Vendor Files and other drawings as required by project scope.
• Provide cross-office CAD production support as needed, coordinating with CAD leads across Leidos offices to manage workload demands while maintaining quality and schedule commitments.

Qualifications

• Associate of Applied Science in Drafting and Design degree from an accredited institution.
• High school diploma/Drafting certificate with additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 4+ years of drafting and detailing experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Coursework/project experience will be considered.
• Knowledge 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 engineer-provided 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.
• Strong professional verbal and written communication skills within a team environment.
• Highly organized and efficient.
• Ability to perform tasks in a fast-paced engineering/production environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with utility doing substation drafting.
• Experience with file sharing, document management and collaboration tools such as ProjectWise, FTP, SharePoint, etc.
• Ability to understand and implement a wide range of client CAD standards.
• Experience with 3-D modelling in MicroStation, AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, etc.
• Programing knowledge of VBA and/or AutoLisp.

Location

Charlotte, NC

Pay Range

Pay Range $40,300.00 - $72,850.00

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 [e-mail].

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.