Senior CAD Lead - Remote Design Standards

Leidos Inc

Reston (VA)

Remote

USD 59,000 - 107,000

Full time

6 days ago

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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.