Substation CAD Drafter

Leidos; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Houston, TX is seeking a Substation CAD Drafter II for a hybrid role in our Houston office. You will draft and detail complex electrical drawings under the CAD Lead/Manager, collaborating with substation designers and engineers to produce high-quality deliverables.

The position requires 1+ years of drafting experience with AutoCAD/MicroStation, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with common CAD tools and document management systems.

Qualifications

• Associate of Applied Science in Drafting and Design degree from an accredited institution.
• High school diploma or Drafting certificate with additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 1+ years of relevant drafting and detailing experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Advanced knowledge of common drafting principles, techniques and procedures.
• Proficiency with the manipulation of vector and raster drawing files in AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Ability to create and/or modify drawings from engineer-provided markups with a high level of attention to details.
• Proficiency with Windows operating system environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Proficiency with document management and collaboration tools such as ProjectWise, FTP, SharePoint, etc.
• Strong professional verbal and written communication skills within a team environment.
• Highly organized and efficient.
• Ability to understand and implement a wide range of client CAD standards.
• Ability to perform tasks in a fast paced engineering/production environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete routine, medium complexity drafting tasks, following client and local standard procedures.
• Create and modify drawings using engineering markups with a high level of attention to details on the following drawing types: Protection & Control, SCADA, and Communications drawings such as building/panel/cabinet layouts, one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, and other related drawings.
• Physical Electrical drawings such as plans, section and elevations, details, and other related drawings.
• Work efficiently and be highly organized.
• Complete tasks on time in a fast paced engineering/production environment.
• Adhere to all applicable CAD standards and procedures.
• Consistently return top quality work products to the engineering team.
• Complete non-routine drafting tasks with minimum supervision.
• Complete specialized and customized tasks which may require advanced knowledge.
• Complete tasks at medium speed, with a high level of accuracy which require: Drafting Software Expertise - Medium Specialized Engineering Drafting Practices - Medium

Skills

CAD drafting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organized

Adaptability

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Drafting and Design

High school diploma or drafting certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ProjectWise

FTP

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Windows OS

AutoCAD Electrical

Bentley Substation

VBA/Auto Lisp

Job description

Looking for a rewarding career opportunity? Unleash your potential at Leidos, where we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer’s success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

We are looking for a Substation CAD Drafter II to work a hybrid schedule in our Houston office. You will work under the supervision of our CAD Lead/Manager and will also work directly with substation design engineers, designers, and other drafters in a fast paced environment to complete drafting and detailing tasks using MicroStation and AutoCAD software for several utility clients. This position requires some advanced CAD knowledge and drafting skills to efficiently complete some complex assignments and produce top-quality deliverables.

Responsibilities

In this role, the qualified individual will be expected to:

• Complete routine, medium complexity drafting tasks, following client and local standard procedures.
• Create and modify drawings using engineering markups with a high level of attention to details on the following drawing types: Protection & Control, SCADA, and Communications drawings such as building/panel/cabinet layouts, one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, and other related drawings.
• Physical Electrical drawings such as plans, section and elevations, details, and other related drawings.
• Work efficiently and be highly organized.
• Complete tasks on time in a fast paced engineering/production environment.
• Adhere to all applicable CAD standards and procedures.
• Consistently return top quality work products to the engineering team.
• Complete non-routine drafting tasks with minimum supervision.
• Complete specialized and customized tasks which may require advanced knowledge.
• Complete tasks at medium speed, with a high level of accuracy which require: Drafting Software Expertise - Medium Specialized Engineering Drafting Practices - Medium

Core Qualifications

The following are required to qualify for this position:

• Associate of Applied Science in Drafting and Design degree from an accredited institution.
• High school diploma or Drafting certificate with additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 1+ years of relevant drafting and detailing experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Advanced knowledge of common drafting principles, techniques and procedures.
• Proficiency with the manipulation of vector and raster drawing files in AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Ability to create and/or modify drawings from engineer-provided markups with a high level of attention to details.
• Proficiency with Windows operating system environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Proficiency with document management and collaboration tools such as ProjectWise, FTP, SharePoint, etc.
• Strong professional verbal and written communication skills within a team environment.
• Highly organized and efficient.
• Ability to understand and implement a wide range of client CAD standards.
• Ability to perform tasks in a fast paced engineering/production environment.

Additional Qualifications

The following are also considered to qualify for this position:

• Experience with 3-D modelling in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical and Bentley Substation Knowledge of VBA and/or Auto Lisp.
• PDSSUBSTATION PowerDelivery

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting: October 26, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range: Pay Range $40,300.00 - $72,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.

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.

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave and Retirement

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Commitment and Diversity

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.