CAD Drafter

Leidos•Framingham, MA

About The Position

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 sustainable. 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! The Commercial & International Sector combines our Security Enterprise Solutions (SES), energy solutions, Australia, and UK businesses. Your greatest work is ahead! We are seeking a CAD Drafter to work with our Distribution group out of Framingham, MA. Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your resume with us today!

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited institution preferred. High school diploma/Drafting certificate with additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Less than 1 year of 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience working a utility doing distribution 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.
Experience with 3-D modelling in the following software packges; Autodesk Revit, Inventor, Autocad, Bentley Open Utilities, MicroStation.
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.