What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substation Physical CAD Designer position at Leidos?

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Join a team where you can truly make an impact!

At Leidos , we pride ourselves on delivering innovative solutions driven by our talented and diverse workforce, dedicated to customer success. Our commitment to empowering our teams, supporting our communities, and operating sustainably is at the heart of everything we do. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide our business practices.

If this environment resonates with you, keep reading!

About the Commercial & International Sector encompasses our Security Enterprise Solutions (SES), energy solutions, Australia, and UK businesses.

Your opportunity to shine is here!

We are looking for a Substation Physical CAD Designer to join our team, supporting physical design substation projects in our Atlanta office on a hybrid schedule. This position has potential remote working options for candidates in the Southeast region of the US.

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Key Responsibilities :

Perform advanced drafter / designer tasks to provide CAD support for electrical physical substation engineering projects.
Create comprehensive Physical Electrical drawings, including General Arrangement, Electrical Plans, Elevations, Sections, Foundation Plans, Structural Details, Grounding Plans, Raceway Plans, Equipment Vendor Files, and any additional drawings required by project specifications.
Assist with overflow CAD tasks for remote offices as needed while coordinating with other CAD leads across Leidos offices.

Qualifications :

Associate degree from an accredited institution preferred; a high school diploma with a Drafting certificate and additional experience may also be acceptable.

A minimum of 3 years' experience in drafting and detailing using AutoCAD and / or MicroStation. Relevant coursework and project work may be considered.

Understanding of drafting principles and procedures specific to Substation physical projects.

Expertise in manipulating vector and raster drawing files in AutoCAD and MicroStation.

Ability to accurately create and modify drawings based on engineer-provided markups with meticulous attention to detail.

Proficiency in Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

Strong verbal and written communication skills, especially in a team setting.

Highly organized, efficient, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced engineering / production environment.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience in a utility company focusing on substation physical drafting / design.

Familiarity with physical design projects for electrical substations.

Experience using file sharing and collaboration tools like ProjectWise, FTP, SharePoint, and similar systems.

Ability to comprehend and implement diverse client CAD standards.

Experience with 3-D modeling in software such as Autodesk Revit, Inventor, AutoCAD, Bentley Open Utilities, and MicroStation.

Your unique career path awaits at Leidos. Working with us means joining a Fortune 500 company recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute.

Expect great benefits from a world-class employer. Apply now and set your career on the right path!

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