CAD Drafter

Overview

Leidos is seeking CAD Drafters for our Distribution group in Framingham, MA. The successful candidate will develop construction work packages for the electric distribution system using various software systems and construction standards. Distribution systems may be in an OH, UG, or URD environment.

• Develop and revise detailed drafting packages for Protection & Control, SCADA, and Communications systems, including single line diagrams, schematics, control building layouts and elevations, panel and cabinet layouts, wiring and interconnection diagrams, AC/DC station service drawings, and other project‑specific deliverables.
• Produce and update Physical Electrical drawings, including general arrangements, electrical plans/elevations/sections, foundation and structural details, grounding and raceway plans, and incorporation of equipment vendor files in accordance with project scope.
• Provide cross‑office CAD production support as needed, coordinating with CAD leads across Leidos offices to manage workload demands while maintaining quality and schedule commitments.

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2+ years prior relevant experience.
• Knowledge of drafting principles, techniques and procedures.
• Proficiency with the manipulation of vector and raster drawing files in AutoCAD and Micro Station.
• 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 working a utility doing distribution drafting.
• Experience with file sharing, document management and collaboration tools such as Project Wise, FTP, SharePoint, etc.
• Ability to understand and implement a wide range of client CAD standards.
• Experience with 3‑D modelling in the following software packages:
  Autodesk Revit, Inventor, Autocad, Bentley Open Utilities, Micro Station.
• Program Customization, Knowledge of VBA and/or Auto Lisp.

$40,300.00 - $72,850.00

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.