CAD Drafter II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship Program

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Leidos in Charlotte, NC is seeking a CAD Drafter II to join the Power Delivery Solutions division, contributing to drafting of detailed electrical drawings using AutoCAD and MicroStation.

You will produce single-line diagrams, schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams, collaborate with engineers and other drafters, and benefit from mentorship, training, and flexible hours in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate of Applied Science in Drafting and Design degree from an accredited institution; high school diploma/drafting certificate with experience may be considered.
• 4+ years of drafting and detailing experience with AutoCAD and MicroStation; coursework/project experience considered.
• Knowledge of drafting principles, techniques and procedures.
• Proficiency with vector and raster drawing files in AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Ability to create/modify drawings from engineer markups with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Windows OS and Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; highly organized and efficient.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced engineering/production environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete drafting on Protection & Control, SCADA, and Communications drawings including SLDs, Schematics, wiring diagrams.
• Complete drafting on Physical Electrical drawings including General Arrangement, Electrical Plans, Elevations, sections and details.
• Provide cross-office CAD production support and coordinate with CAD leads to manage workloads and schedules.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Drafting

Reading markups

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Communication

Time management

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Drafting and Design

High school diploma or Drafting certificate (in lieu of degree)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Description

We are in search of a CAD Drafter II to join our dynamic organization supporting our Charlotte, NCoffice. 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

In this role, you can also expect to gain

• NESC expertise
• Electrical Power Calculations
• Interactions with other disciplines(Substation, Protection & Controls, and Civil Structural)
• Time management and organizational skills

In this role qualified individuals will be expected to:

• 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.

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.

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PowerDelivery

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:

September 15, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $40,300.00 - $72,850.00

The 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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. 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 at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.

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