Substation Drafter

Leidos; United States; Remote; USD 39,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a motivated Substation Drafter who will engage in drafting design packages for electric power substations. This remote role includes creating high-quality drawings, collaborating with engineers, and adhering to client CAD standards. Suitable candidates will have a passion for innovative design and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of relevant drafting and detailing experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of drafting principles and procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Perform drafting and detailing functions using MicroStation and AutoCAD.
• Complete assignments on various electrical drawings and documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure quality drafting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Drafting principles

Organization

Education

High school education or equivalent

Associate’s degree in design or drafting (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Windows operating systems

Job description

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Base pay range

$39,650.00/yr - $71,675.00/yr

Description

Are you a skilled Substation Drafter looking for an exciting new opportunity?

Leidos Engineering is seeking a talented professional in the Houston area to take on the challenge of drafting substation design packages and necessary documents for electric power substations. You'll be responsible for utilizing accepted practices and standards to ensure that all drafting documents meet the highest level of quality and safety. If you have a passion for designing innovative solutions and want to be a part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you!

This role is remote in nature, but candidates located in the greater Houston, TX area will be preferred, as this helps Leidos best serve the needs of our utility clients.

In this role, you will be part of an established Project Management Office (PMO) that provides consulting services to both public-owned and investor-owned electric utilities. These consulting services provide clients with overall project management tasks in the areas of comprehensive engineering design of electrical transmission and distribution, substation and transmission line projects nationwide.

TheSubstation Drafterwill work under the mentorship of a seasoned designers and engineering leads in a fast-paced environment to perform various drafting and detailing functions using MicroStation and AutoCAD software for various utility clients. This drafter will be working closely with multiple design engineers and designers to complete assignments at a high level of quality, efficiency, and productivity as required for execution of substation projects. The selected candidate will be expected to develop skills in the field of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and the ability to work with increased independence.

As a Substation Drafter, You Can Expect To

• Complete drafting assignments on Protection & Control, SCADA, Communications drawings including but not limited to Single Line Diagrams, Schematics, SCADA and Communication drawings, Control Building Layouts and Elevations, Panel Front Views and Cabinet Layouts, Wiring Diagrams, Interconnection Drawings, AC/DC Station Service drawings and other miscellaneous drawings as required by project scope.
• Complete drafting assignments on Physical Electrical drawings including but not limited to General Arrangement, Electrical Plans, Electrical Elevations, Sections and Details, Foundation Plans and Details, Structural Details, Grounding Plan and Details, Raceway Plan and Details, Equipment Vendor Files and other drawings as required by project scope.
• Support remote office overflow CAD workload on an as-need and availability basis. This will require coordination with other CAD leads on the greater Leidos team.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• 1+ year of relevant drafting and detailing experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
• Knowledge of drafting principles, techniques and procedures.
• Ability to create and/or modify drawings from engineer-provided markups with a high level of attention to details.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong professional verbal and written communication skills within a team environment.
• Highly organized and efficient.
• Ability to comprehend and implement a wide range of client CAD standards.
• Ability to perform tasks in a fast-paced engineering/production environment.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in design, drafting or similar field
• Experience with 3-D modelling in MicroStation, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor 3D, etc...
• Proficiency with Windows XP/VISTA/7 operating system environments.
• Knowledge of VBA and/or AutoLisp.
  
  

At Leidos, we pride ourselves on being a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Our Power Delivery Services Team is the go-to for utilities and mobile operators who need reliable power and telecommunication expertise. We've worked with over 50 investor-owned utilities, over 160 municipals/cooperatives, and we're continuing to expand our reach. Plus, we've got an amazing group of industry-leading construction partners who help us deliver meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader has been confirmed time and time again. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked Leidos among the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. Your greatest work is ahead!

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Original Posting

June 2, 2025

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 $39,650.00 - $71,675.00

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.

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