Description

We are in search of a CAD Drafter to join our diverse and dynamic organization out of our Chicago office.

This role is hybrid, working 3 days/week in the Chicago office and 2 days/week remote.

As a core team member of our Substation Section, you will be interacting with an established group of engineers, designers and drafters, playing a valuable part in executing drafting of accurate drawing packages for utility power delivery projects, using MicroStation and AutoCAD.

If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

In this role, you can expect to grow:

• With opportunities for both technical and non-technical training
• By participating in our mentorship program

What you will bring to the table:

• HS diploma or drafting certificate
• Level 1: Less than 1 year of drafting and detailing experience with AutoCAD and/or Microstation. Coursework and project work will be considered.
• Level 2: 3+ years of drafting and detailing experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation. Coursework and project work will be considered.
• 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.
• Skilled with file sharing, document management and collaboration tools such as ProjectWise, FTP, SharePoint, Fusion, Meridian, Autodesk Vault, Workfront etc
• Highly organized, efficient, and detail oriented.
• Ability to perform tasks in a fast paced engineering/production environment.

It would be nice if you had:

• AS degree in Drafting and Design degree from an accredited institution
• Skilled with protection and control and substation physical drawings for electric utility transmission projects
• The ability to comprehend and implement a wide range of client CAD standards.
• Familiarity with 3-D modelling in MicroStation, AutoCAD, and/or Inventor.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical
• Knowledge of VBA and/or AutoLisp.
• QA/QC of drawings produced by the drafting team.
• Command of creating process improvement policies, tools, and client specific CAD guides for drafting and engineering teams.
• Knowledge of Doc Control, Drawing Records Management, Preliminary and final IFC issuance.

Pay Range:

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.