Substation CAD Drafter

Leidos • Houston, TX

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

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

The position involves completing routine and medium-complexity work according to client and local standards, as well as non-routine and specialized work with minimal supervision. Assignments include Protection & Control, SCADA, communications, and physical electrical drawings. Work must be accurate, organized, timely, and compliant with applicable CAD standards 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 in lieu of a degree.
• 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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including 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.
• Ability to understand and implement a wide range of client CAD standards.
• Ability to perform tasks in a fast-paced engineering and production environment.

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 Auto Lisp.

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.
• Use engineering markups to create and modify drawings with a high level of attention to detail.
• Complete non-routine drafting tasks with minimal supervision, including specialized and customized tasks requiring advanced knowledge.
• Complete drafting tasks at a medium speed with a high level of accuracy.
• Work efficiently and remain highly organized in a fast-paced engineering and production environment.
• Complete assigned tasks on time and adhere to applicable CAD standards and procedures.
• Consistently provide high-quality work products to the engineering team.

What This Job Offers

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