Remote CAD Lead — Standards & Workflow Expert

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

Job summary

Leidos LLC in Chicago (remote possible) seeks a CAD Technical Lead to oversee CAD standards, templates, and workflows across projects. You will install, configure CAD software, manage libraries, and mentor junior staff.

The role emphasizes drawing management, collaboration with IT and design teams, and maintaining quality control of deliverables, with 5-7 years CAD leadership and an associate degree required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of progressively responsible CAD technical lead or lead support experience.
• Associate degree in CAD, drafting, engineering technology, or related field preferred.
• Experience supporting substations, utilities, or infrastructure design strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with CAD software and related drafting tools used in technical design environments.
• Strong drafting standards, design documentation practices, and quality control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain CAD workspaces, templates, and project standards.
• Install, configure, and update CAD software and related applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve CAD system issues.
• Manage CAD blocks, 3D models, and libraries.
• Develop technical guides for client standards and workspace setup across projects.

Skills

CAD leadership

Team mentoring

Project standards

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in CAD/Engineering tech

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Leidos LLC in Chicago (remote possible) seeks a CAD Technical Lead to oversee CAD standards, templates, and workflows across projects. You will install, configure CAD software, manage libraries, and mentor junior staff.

The role emphasizes drawing management, collaboration with IT and design teams, and maintaining quality control of deliverables, with 5-7 years CAD leadership and an associate degree required.