What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAD Drafter position at Leidos?
Description
Leidos is in search of a CAD Drafter to join our diverse and dynamic organization. As a core team member of our Substation Section, 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 AutoCAD.
If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
In This Role, You Can Expect To Grow
What You Will Bring To The Table
PDSSUBSTATION
PowerDelivery
At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”
If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.
Original Posting
October 16, 2025
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 $33,150.00 - $59,925.00
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.
Leidos is in search of a CAD Drafter to join our diverse and dynamic organization. As a core team member of our Substation Section, 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 AutoCAD.
If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
In This Role, You Can Expect To Grow
- With opportunities for both technical and non-technical training
- By participating in our mentorship program
What You Will Bring To The Table
- HS diploma or drafting certificate and 4 months of drafting and detailing experience with AutoCAD. Coursework and project work will be considered.
- Experience with drafting and detailing experience with AutoCAD. Coursework project work will be considered.
- Proficiency with the manipulation of vector and raster drawing files in AutoCAD.
- Ability to create and/or modify drawings from engineer-provided markups with a high level of attention to details.
- Knowledgeable of file sharing, document management and collaboration tools such as ProjectWise, FTP, SharePoint, Fusion, Meridian, Autodesk Vault, Workfront etc.
- Strong professional verbal and written communication skills within a team environment.
- Highly organized, efficient, and detail oriented.
- Ability to perform tasks in a fast paced engineering/production environment.
- Associate’s Degree
- Experience working with protection and control and substation physical drawings for electric utility transmission projects
- The ability to comprehend and implement a wide range of client CAD standards.
- Skilled with 3-D modelling in MicroStation, AutoCAD, and/or Inventor.
- Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical
- Knowledge of VBA and/or AutoLisp.
- QA/QC of drawings produced by the drafting team
- Experience with creating process improvement policies, tools, and client specific CAD guides for drafting and engineering teams.
- Experience in Doc Control, Drawing Records Management, Preliminary and final IFC issuance
PDSSUBSTATION
PowerDelivery
At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”
If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.
Original Posting
October 16, 2025
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 $33,150.00 - $59,925.00
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.
Salary : $33,150 - $59,925
