Senior Drafting Specialist/CADD Technician

Leidos; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Drafting Specialist/CADD Technician to support facility engineering, infrastructure, and mission-critical operations in Fort Eisenhower, GA. You will develop and maintain detailed architectural and engineering drawings for facilities worldwide, using AutoCAD and Revit, and translating field measurements into accurate drawings.

Ideal candidates have strong drafting skills, experience with MIL standards, and the ability to collaborate with engineers and architects on

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Design Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field with at least five years of drafting experience using AutoCAD and 3D drafting in Revit.
• Seven years of equivalent military experience performing engineering drafting using AutoCAD and Revit.

Responsibilities

• Prepare architectural and engineering drawings for facilities, systems, utilities, and infrastructure.
• Perform complex drafting assignments with advanced standards and techniques.
• Conduct fieldwork and site surveys to collect data for drawings.
• Prepare, revise, and update engineering drawings using CADD systems.
• Develop and maintain a drawing database for facilities worldwide.
• Maintain drawings and provide drafting support to engineers and architects.
• Create drawings depicting dimensions, specs, utilities, and infrastructure information.
• Prepare detailed layouts, working drawings, and indexes.
• Ensure drawings comply with project scope and technical requirements.
• Develop illustrations for technical publications and regulatory guidance.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

3D drafting

Field surveys

Drafting standards

MIL T 31000

MIL STD 100

Education

Associate degree

Military experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Description

Senior Drafting Specialist/CADD Technician

Location: Fort Eisenhower, GA

Clearance: Active TS/SCI

Leidos is seeking an experienced Senior Drafting Specialist/CADD Technician to support facility engineering, infrastructure, and mission critical operations in Fort Eisenhower, GA. In this role, you will work closely with engineers, architects, and other technical professionals to develop, maintain, and update detailed architectural and engineering drawings for facilities and infrastructure located worldwide.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience with AutoCAD and Revit, along with the ability to translate field measurements, site surveys, engineering specifications, and technical requirements into accurate and detailed drawings. This position is well suited for an experienced CADD professional who enjoys a combination of technical drafting, facility investigations, and collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare architectural and engineering drawings for facilities, facility systems, utilities, and infrastructure in support of operations, maintenance, repair, and construction activities.
• Perform complex design and drafting assignments requiring advanced knowledge of drafting standards, practices, and techniques.
• Conduct fieldwork, site surveys, and facility investigations to collect architectural, engineering, utility, and infrastructure data required to develop drawings and supporting details.
• Prepare, revise, and update engineering drawings using CADD systems.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive drawing database for supported facilities worldwide.
• Maintain facility, infrastructure, and utility drawings while providing drafting support to engineers, architects, and other technical professionals.
• Gather supporting technical data and prepare detailed drawings depicting dimensions, specifications, utilities, facilities, and related infrastructure information.
• Prepare detailed layouts, assembly drawings, working drawings, drawing files, and indexes.
• Ensure drawings and plans comply with project scope, customer specifications, applicable standards, and technical requirements.
• Develop computer generated drawings, overlays, graphs, and charts using sketches, field notes, specifications, and other source materials.
• Use technical specifications and information gathered through site surveys to prepare drawing documentation for engineering change proposals and engineering installation plans supporting the installation or upgrade of complex electronic communications equipment.
• Develop illustrations and supporting graphics for technical publications, including applicable INSCOM and Intelligence Community regulations and guidance.
• Prepare technical documentation, briefings, and reports.
• Support the efficient operation and maintenance of applicable hardware, software, drawing systems, and databases.
• Analyze drafting and documentation processes and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
• Manage multiple assignments while meeting established drawing and project delivery deadlines.
• Perform field activities that may require maneuvering within confined or limited spaces and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Education and Experience

Candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

• Associate’s degree in Design Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline with at least five years of experience performing engineering drafting using AutoCAD and 3D drafting using Revit.
• Seven years of equivalent military experience performing engineering drafting using AutoCAD and 3D drafting using Revit.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated experience performing design studies and translating design objectives into detailed physical specifications.
• Ability to collect measurements and technical data through physical inspections of facilities and electronic equipment and translate that information into accurate design layouts.
• Experience developing detailed electrical and electronic schematics using CADD systems and associated input and output devices.
• Ability to develop mechanical drawings, working drawings, and schematics for parts and assemblies from sketches, layouts, and design plans.
• Working knowledge of applicable drafting and technical documentation standards, including current versions of MIL T 31000 and MIL STD 100.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit, including 3D drafting.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately interpret engineering specifications, technical documentation, field measurements, and design requirements.

Clearance Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.

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Pay Range

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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.

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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.