CAD Technical Lead

Leidos Inc; Reston (VA); Remote; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos Inc is seeking a CAD Technical Lead to lead CAD standards, templates, and workflows from our Chicago office or remotely. You will manage CAD software, workspaces, libraries, and technical guides while supporting project teams across disciplines.

Responsibilities include configuring tools, troubleshooting CAD issues, maintaining file structures, and mentoring junior staff. Strong experience in substation or infrastructure design is preferred, with a focus on quality control and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Computer-Aided Design, Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field preferred.
• 5-7 years of progressively responsible CAD technical lead experience, or lead support responsibilities.
• Experience supporting substation, utility, or infrastructure design projects preferred.
• Proficiency with CAD software and related drafting tools used in technical design environments.
• Strong understanding of drafting standards, design documentation practices, and quality control procedures.
• Ability to lead CAD production efforts, coordinate work across project teams, and support schedule and deliverable management.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain CAD workspaces, templates, and project standards.
• Install, configure, and update CAD software and related applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to CAD systems, files, and hardware.
• Manage CAD blocks, 3D models & CAD libraries.
• Develop and maintain technical guides for client standards, workspace configuration, tool installation, and related setup procedures across projects and disciplines.
• Maintain file organization, plotting standards, and drawing management procedures.
• Support designers and engineers with CAD best practices and workflow improvements.
• Collaborate with IT and project teams to improve system performance and productivity.
• Develop and document CAD processes, procedures, and training materials.
• Assist with software licensing, version control, and implementation of new tools.
• Review and optimize drawing setup, sheet standards, and file structure as needed.
• Monitor CAD system usage and recommend improvements to increase team efficiency.

Skills

CAD drafting

CAD leadership

Substation design

Infrastructure projects

Team coordination

Quality control

Mentoring

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Associate degree in CAD / Drafting / Engineering Technology

Tools

CAD software

Drafting tools

Job description

Description

We are looking for a skilled and experienced CAD Technical Lead to work out of our Chicago office or remotely.

In this role, you will support engineering and design teams by managing CAD standards, software, workspaces, and technical workflows to ensure efficient and accurate project delivery.

CAD Technical Lead responsibilities

• Create and maintain CAD workspaces, templates, and project standards.
• Install, configure, and update CAD software and related applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to CAD systems, files, and hardware.
• Manage CAD blocks, 3D models & CAD libraries.
• Develop and maintain technical guides for client standards, workspace configuration, tool installation, and related setup procedures across projects and disciplines.
• Maintain file organization, plotting standards, and drawing management procedures.
• Support designers and engineers with CAD best practices and workflow improvements.
• Collaborate with IT and project teams to improve system performance and productivity.
• Develop and document CAD processes, procedures, and training materials.
• Assist with software licensing, version control, and implementation of new tools.
• Review and optimize drawing setup, sheet standards, and file structure as needed.
• Monitor CAD system usage and recommend improvements to increase team efficiency.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Computer-Aided Design, Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressively responsible CAD technical lead experience, or lead support responsibilities.
• Experience supporting substation, utility, or infrastructure design projects strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with CAD software and related drafting tools used in technical design environments.
• Strong understanding of drafting standards, design documentation practices, and quality control procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to lead CAD production efforts, coordinate work across project teams, and support schedule and deliverable management.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across engineering, design, and project management teams.
• Ability to mentor and support junior CAD staff and promote consistent drafting standards and best practices.
• Equivalent combinations of education and related experience will also be considered, including experience in CAD drafting, CAD leadership, substation or utility design, infrastructure projects, or closely related technical design support work.

Pay Range

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

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.

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.

Pay and Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave and Retirement

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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