Substation CAD Drafter

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We are looking for a Substation CAD Drafter II to work a hybrid schedule in our Houston office.

You will work under the supervision of our CAD Lead/Manager and will also work directly with substation design engineers, designers, and other drafters in a fast paced environment to complete drafting and detailing tasks using MicroStation and AutoCAD software for several utility clients. This position requires some advanced CAD knowledge and drafting skills to efficiently complete some complex assignments and produce top-quality deliverables.

Responsibilities - In this role, the qualified individual will be expected to:

• Complete routine, medium complexity drafting tasks, following client and local standard procedures.

• Create and modify drawings using engineering markups with a high level of attention to details on the following drawing types:

• Protection & Control, SCADA, and Communications drawings such as building/panel/cabinet layouts, one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, and other related drawings.

• Physical Electrical drawings such as plans, section and elevations, details, and other related drawings.

• Work efficiently and be highly organized.

• Complete tasks on time in a fast paced engineering/production environment.

• Adhere to all applicable CAD standards and procedures.

• Consistently return top quality work products to the engineering team.

• Complete non-routine drafting tasks with minimum supervision.

• Complete specialized and customized tasks which may require advanced knowledge.

• Complete tasks at medium speed, with a high level of accuracy which require:

• Drafting Software Expertise - Medium

• Specialized Engineering Drafting Practices - Medium

Core Qualifications - The following are required to qualify for this position:

• Associate of Applied Science in Drafting and Design degree from an accredited institution. High school diploma or Drafting certificate with additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 1+ years of relevant drafting and detailing experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Advanced knowledge of common 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.
• Proficiency with 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.

Additional Qualifications - The following are also considered to qualify for this position:

• Experience with 3-D modelling in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical and Bentley Substation
• Knowledge of VBA and/or Auto Lisp.

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Original Posting:

October 26, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $40,300.00 - $72,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.