CAD Drafting Supervisor

Description

We are in search of a CAD Drafting Supervisor to join our diverse and dynamic organization. As a core team member of our Power Delivery Solutions Division, you will be interacting with an established group of engineers, designers and drafters, playing a valuable part in executing drafting of accurate drawing packages for utility power delivery projects, using Micro Station and AutoCAD.

In this role, you can expect to grow:

• With opportunities for both technical and non-technical training
• By participating in our formal mentorship program
• By gaining Expertise with NESC and electrical power calculations
• With opportunities to develop leadership qualities through formal training and on the job experience

As a CAD Supervisor you can expect:

• Supervise, mentor, and develop CAD technicians and designers focused on substation engineering.
• Assign and manage drafting workloads to meet project deadlines and budget constraints, and ensuring Time Sold metrics are maintained.
• Plan and coordinate drawing deliverables with substation engineers and project managers.
• Maintain and enforce substation-specific CAD standards, templates, symbols, and libraries and driving client specific CAD templates/profiles.
• Perform QA/QC checks to ensure drawings are accurate, complete, and meet client and industry standards expectations.
• Oversee drafting workflows including redline incorporation, revision control, and file management.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary drawing needs between physical, structural, civil, and P&C design teams.
• Prepare CAD labor estimates and support proposals with drafting resource planning.
• Provide technical expertise in AutoCAD, Micro Station, AutoCAD Electrical, and Civil 3D.
• Troubleshoot CAD issues and provide production support for complex substation drawings.
• Ensure proper use of XREFs, reference files, model/paper space practices, and version control.
• Maintain and improve block libraries, symbol sets, and automated tools (LISP routines, scripts, macros).
• Support the implementation and use of document management systems such as Project Wise or Vault.
• Evaluate and support adoption of new CAD technologies, including 3D/built-environment tools.
• Train staff on CAD standards, utility requirements, workflows, and software updates.
• Document best practices, drafting procedures, and internal workflow guidelines.
• Incorporate field redlines and ensure accurate as-built drawing updates.
• Promote a collaborative, efficient, and quality-focused drafting team culture.

What you will bring to the table (Required Qualifications):

• AS degree in Drafting and Design Degree from an accredited institution. HS diploma or Drafting Certificate with additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 5-10 years of drafting and detailing experience with AutoCAD and/or Micro Station. Coursework + project experience will be considered.
• 4+ Years of experience with direct report supervision and day-to-day people leadership
• Proficiency with the manipulation of vector and raster drawing files in AutoCAD and Micro Station.
• Ability to produce complete substation drawing packages including physical layouts, structural details, grounding and conduit plans, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, control house layouts, cable schedules.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to uphold standards while supporting a collaborative work environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with electric utility projects and physical drawings
• Experience with file sharing, document management and collaboration tools such as Project Wise, FTP, SharePoint, etc.
• Ability to work with the Engineering Manager and other Leads/Supervisors to assign and schedule the day-to-day work of individual CAD operators, assigning/changing priorities and monitoring status
• Experience in Doc Control, Drawing Records Management, Preliminary and final IFC issuance
• The ability to understand and implement a wide range of client CAD standards.
• Experience with 3-D modelling in Micro Station and/or AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of VBA and/or Auto Lisp.

At Leidos, we pride ourselves on being a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Our Power Delivery Services Team is the go-to for utilities and mobile operators who need reliable power and telecommunication expertise. We've worked with over 50 investor-owned utilities, over 160 municipals/cooperatives, and we're continuing to expand our reach. Plus, we've got an amazing group of industry-leading construction partners who help us deliver meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions.

Our recognition as an industry leader has been confirmed time and time again. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked Leidos among the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms.

We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. Your greatest work is ahead!

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