Substation CAD Drafter

Leidos • Houston, TX

5d • $40,300 - $72,850 • Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Substation CAD Drafter II for a hybrid role in its Houston office. Working under the supervision of the CAD Lead/Manager, the drafter will collaborate directly with substation design engineers, designers, and other drafters to complete drafting and detailing assignments for utility clients. The role uses MicroStation and AutoCAD and requires advanced CAD knowledge and drafting skills to complete complex assignments and produce high-quality deliverables.

The position covers routine and non-routine work of medium complexity, as well as specialized and customized tasks requiring advanced knowledge. The drafter is expected to work at a medium speed with a high level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in a fast-paced engineering and production environment.

Requirements

• Associate of Applied Science degree in Drafting and Design from an accredited institution; a high school diploma or drafting certificate with additional experience may be considered instead.
• At least 1 year of relevant drafting and detailing experience using AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Advanced knowledge of common drafting principles, techniques, and procedures.
• Proficiency manipulating vector and raster drawing files in AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Ability to create and modify drawings from engineer-provided markups with close attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Windows operating system environments and Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Proficiency with document management and collaboration tools such as ProjectWise, FTP, and SharePoint.
• Strong professional verbal and written communication skills in a team environment.
• Highly organized and efficient, with the ability to perform in a fast-paced engineering and production environment.
• Ability to understand and implement a wide range of client CAD standards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with 3-D modeling in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical and Bentley Substation.
• Knowledge of VBA and/or AutoLISP.

Responsibilities

• Complete routine, medium-complexity drafting tasks in accordance with client and local standard procedures.
• Create and modify Protection & Control, SCADA, and communications drawings, including building, panel, and cabinet layouts, one-lines, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Create and modify physical electrical drawings, including plans, sections, elevations, and details.
• Complete non-routine drafting tasks with minimum supervision.
• Complete specialized and customized drafting tasks that may require advanced knowledge.
• Meet deadlines while working efficiently and staying organized in a fast-paced engineering and production environment.
• Follow applicable CAD standards and procedures and implement client CAD standards.
• Deliver consistently high-quality work products to the engineering team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree