CAD Drafter

Leidos•Oakbrook Terrace, IL

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled CAD Drafter to join our team in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ 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. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! CAD Drafter Primary Tasks: 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 a need and availability basis. This will require coordination with other CAD leads in Leidos offices

Requirements

High school Diploma or Drafting Certificate and 2+ years of prior general experience
Drafting and detailing experience with AutoCAD and/or Microstation. Coursework and project work will be considered
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 operating system environments
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 perform tasks in a fast-paced engineering/production environment
Experience with 3-D modelling in the following software packages
Experience with Autodesk Revit, Inventor, AutoCAD, Bentley Open Utilities, and/or MicroStation

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Experience working at a utility doing substation drafting
Experience with file sharing, document management and collaboration tools such as ProjectWise, FTP, SharePoint, etc
Ability to understand and implement a wide range of client CAD standards
Program Customization, Knowledge of VBA and/or AutoLisp

Responsibilities

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 a need and availability basis. This will require coordination with other CAD leads in Leidos offices