CAD Drafter

Leidos•Framingham, MA

1d•$35,100 - $63,450•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a CAD Drafter for our Framingham, MA office who will work as a member of a dynamic team within our Power Delivery division. This role involves performing various drafting and detailing functions using MicroStation and AutoCAD software for various utility clients, under the mentorship of a seasoned CAD Drafter. The individual is expected to develop skills in substation drafting and work with increasing independence. The qualified individual will be working closely with multiple design engineers and designers to complete Drafting and Detailing tasks at a high level of quality, efficiency, and productivity for substation projects. The role also includes supporting remote office overflow CAD workload on an as-needed basis, requiring coordination with other CAD leads.

Requirements

High School diploma with 0+ years of relevant drafting and detailing experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation V7/V8/V8i.
Knowledge of 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 XP/VISTA/7 operating system environments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Experience with file sharing, 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.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform drafting and detailing functions using MicroStation and AutoCAD software for various utility clients.
Complete Drafting and Detailing tasks at a high level of quality, efficiency and productivity as required for execution of substation projects.
Work closely with multiple design engineers and designers.
Develop skills in substation drafting and the ability to work with increased independence.
Prepare Protection & Control, SCADA, Communications drawings including Single Line Diagrams, Schematics, Control Building Layouts and Elevations, Panel Front Views and Cabinet Layouts, Wiring Diagrams, Interconnection Drawings, AC/DC Station Service drawings, and other miscellaneous drawings.
Prepare Physical Electrical drawings including General Arrangement, Electrical Plans, Electrical Elevations, Sections and Details, Foundation Plans and Details, Structural Details, Grounding Plan and Details, Raceway Plan and Details, and Equipment Vendor Files.
Support remote office overflow CAD workload on a need and availability basis, requiring coordination with other CAD leads in Leidos offices.