CAD Technical Lead

Leidos Inc; United States; Remote; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a skilled CAD Technical Lead to be based in our Chicago office or work remotely. You will manage CAD standards, workspaces, and workflows to ensure efficient and accurate project delivery across engineering and design teams.

You will lead CAD production efforts, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with IT and project teams to improve system performance and productivity, while developing guides and training materials for client standards.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of progressively responsible CAD technical lead experience
• Experience supporting substation, utility, or infrastructure design projects
• Proficiency with CAD software and related drafting tools
• Strong understanding of drafting standards, design documentation practices and quality control procedures
• Demonstrated ability to lead CAD production efforts and coordinate work across project teams
• Ability to mentor and support junior CAD staff and promote consistent drafting standards

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 and workspace configuration.
• 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 software

Drafting standards

Project coordination

Leadership / mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Computer-Aided Design

Tools

CAD software

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 include:

• 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 $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.

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.

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.