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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026

CAD Drafter II

Leidos Charlotte, NC On-site mid full-time

Salary

$40,300 - $72,850 per year

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Description

We are seeking a CAD Drafter II to join our Power Delivery Solutions Division in Charlotte, NC. As a core team member, you will interact with engineers, designers, and drafters, playing a valuable part in executing drafting of accurate drawing packages for utility power delivery projects, using MicroStation and AutoCAD.

In this role, you can expect a fast-paced, diverse work environment with flexible work hours and arrangements. You will have access to technical and non-technical training opportunities and a mentorship program.

Responsibilities:

  • Complete drafting assignments on Protection & Control, SCADA, Communications drawings, including Single Line Diagrams, Schematics, and Control Building Layouts.
  • Complete drafting assignments on Physical Electrical drawings, including General Arrangement, Electrical Plans, and Electrical Elevations.
  • Provide cross-office CAD production support as needed, coordinating with CAD leads across Leidos offices.

Qualifications:

  • Associate of Applied Science in Drafting and Design degree or equivalent experience.
  • 4+ years of drafting and detailing experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
  • Knowledge of drafting principles, techniques, and procedures.
  • Proficiency with Windows operating system environments and Microsoft Office products.
  • Strong professional verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working with utility substation drafting.
  • Experience with file sharing, document management, and collaboration tools.
  • Ability to understand and implement client CAD standards.
  • Experience with 3-D modelling in MicroStation, AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, etc.
  • Programming knowledge of VBA and/or AutoLisp.

Benefits:

  • Technical and non-technical training opportunities
  • Mentorship Program

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • utility substation drafting
  • file sharing
  • document management
  • collaboration tools
  • 3-D modelling
  • VBA
  • AutoLisp

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Charlotte-NC/CAD-Drafter-II_R-00192194

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