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Substation CAD Drafter III

Substation CAD Drafter III

Leidos HoldingHouston, TX
24 days ago
Salary
$57,850.00–$104,575.00 yearly
Job description

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Looking for a rewarding career challenge'

Unleash your potential at Leidos, where we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer's success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

We are looking for a very skilled Substation CAD Drafter III to work a hybrid schedule out of 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 advanced CAD drafting knowledge and skills to efficiently complete complex assignments and produce top-quality deliverables.

Responsibilities - In this job position the qualified individual will be expected to :

  • Complete routine, medium-to-high 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.
  • Know and adhere to all applicable CAD standards and procedures.
  • Consistently return top quality work products to the engineering team.
  • Leverage prior experience to complete non-routine, specialized, and customized drafting tasks independently.
  • Complete tasks at medium speed, with a high level of accuracy which require :

    • Drafting Software Expertise - High

  • Specialized Engineering Drafting Practices - High
  • Other Knowledge Requirements

    • Workspace Setup and Maintenance - Low

  • CAD Programing Languages - Low

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

  • Associate of Applied Science in Drafting and Design degree from an accredited institution.
  • 5+ years of relevant drafting and detailing experience with AutoCAD and / or MicroStation.
  • Comprehensive understanding of all aspects of 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.
  • Experience 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.

    • The Mission

    Leidos helps modernize infrastructure, systems, and security. We are a trusted partner to both government and highly-regulated commercial customers looking for transformative solutions in mission IT, security, software, engineering, and operations. We work with our customers, including the FAA, DOE, NASA, National Science Foundation, Transportation Security Administration, Custom and Border Protection, airports, and electric utilities to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient. Our customers take on the toughest challenges out there and, at times, need a helping hand from specialists in their fields. We combine our scale as a Fortune 500 company with the deep technical knowledge of our core capabilities and the expertise of our talented and diverse workforce to deliver mission-centric innovations. For each of these core capabilities, we have developed proven, repeatable processes that help us deliver agile, cost-effective solutions to foster a better world.

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    Original Posting Date : 2024-10-24While 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 $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

    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.

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    About Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

    Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here .

    Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other person a l information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected] .

    If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .

    Commitment to Diversity 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.