Engineering Drafter

Leidos; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 40,300 - 72,850; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking Engineering Drafters in Framingham, MA. Responsibilities include developing construction work packages for electric distribution systems, performing engineering calculations, and preparing necessary documentation. Candidates must have at least a High School diploma and 2+ years of experience in distribution design. The compensation ranges from $40,300 to $72,850 annually.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in distribution design.
• Experience with voltage conversion and distribution automation.
• Willingness to perform both field and office work.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical overhead and underground distribution system work packages.
• Perform engineering calculations for structural analysis and fault currents.
• Prepare supporting documentation including cost estimates and permits.

Skills

GIS

CAD

WMS

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Leidos is recruiting Engineering Drafters in Framingham, MA to develop construction work packages for electric distribution systems. Candidates will work on overhead and underground distribution systems using GIS, CAD, and WMS tools, and perform engineering calculations for poles, cable pulling, fault currents, and protective device coordination.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical overhead and underground distribution system work packages (12kV‑35kV), including overload transformer upgrades, joint‑use projects, voltage conversions, and line upgrades associated with resiliency and reliability improvements.
• Perform engineering calculations such as structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, fault currents, and coordination of protective devices.
• Prepare supporting documentation including forestry trimming requests, permit and right‑of‑way acquisition, bill of materials, cost estimates, and customer‑advocacy tasks such as acquiring easements or calculating Customer Contribution in Aid of Construction (CIAC).
• Comply with quality control, safe work practices, and maintain compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget.

Required Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2+ years of relevant experience in distribution design.
• Experience with voltage conversion, distribution automation, and design of complex cable/conduit in dense urban environments.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients and project teams, both verbally and in writing.
• Willingness to perform both field and office work.

Location

Framingham, MA

Compensation

Pay Range: $40,300 – $72,850 per year.

EEO Statement

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.