CAD Drafter II

Leidos; Town of Charlotte (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Technical training opportunities

Mentorship program

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a CAD Drafter II for our Charlotte, NC office. You’ll draft and detail drawings for utility power delivery projects using AutoCAD and MicroStation, and coordinate with engineers, designers, and cross-office CAD leads to maintain quality and schedule.

You should have 4+ years of drafting experience, an Associates in Drafting and Design (or equivalent), and strong attention to detail, with proficient Windows and Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of drafting and detailing experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Associate degree in Drafting and Design or equivalent; higher may be considered.
• Knowledge of drafting principles and procedures.
• Ability to modify drawings from engineer markups with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete drafting on Protection & Control, SCADA, and related drawings.
• Prepare General Arrangement and Electrical Plans.
• Provide cross-office CAD production support and coordinate with Leidos CAD leads.

Skills

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Highly organized

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Drafting and Design

High school diploma or Drafting certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

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

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.

PDSSUBSTATION

PowerDelivery

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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.