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Job Description:

AutoCAD Electrical Drafter / Designer

** This role can be remote, but the candidate must be in the Southeast part of the US **

No two career paths will ever look the same. At Leidos, we know the most talented and diverse engineering professionals will always have a multitude of career choices; your time at Leidos will be a wise investment in your career and in yourself.

Protect yourself and your family, with the benefits of working for a world-class employer.  When you join Leidos, you join a Fortune 500 company and one of Ethisphere Institute’s “World's Most Ethical Companies”.

We are looking for a Protection and Control designer to work out of the Chicago office.

Successful candidates for the AutoCAD Electrical Drafter / Designer role can look forward to a fast paced, DIVERSE WORK ENVIRONMENT & FLEXIBLE WORK HOURS/WORK arrangements as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth including:

• Technical & non-technical training opportunities
• Mentorship Program

As an AutoCAD Electrical Drafter / Designer , you can also expect to gain skills in:

• NESC
• Electrical Power Calculations
• Interactions with other disciplines (Substation, Relay Settings, SCADA, and Civil Structural)
• Time management and organization

AutoCAD Electrical Drafter / Designer responsibilities includes, but not limited to the following:

• Development control P&C design single- and three-line diagrams.
• Development of schematics and wiring diagrams for major substation equipment
• Develop AC and DC diagrams.
• Develop bill of material and bill of wire.
• Perform other duties as required in the engineering of electric power substations.
• Ability to follow standard design guidelines and client requirements.

Successful candidates for the AutoCAD Electrical Drafter / Designer must comply with quality control and safe work practices and maintain compliance with project scope, schedule and budget. This position will be a member of a design team comprised of engineers, designers, and CAD technicians and will work with client standards to implement design.

AutoCAD Electrical Drafter / Designer Qualifications:

• Knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical, SDS for ACADE, SDS Utility Data Hub

• Associates Degree in Applied Science from an accredited institution. High school diploma with additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 2-4 years of substation control/P&C design experience with AutoCAD Electrical. Coursework/project experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of drafting principles, techniques and procedures.
• 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.
• Strong professional verbal and written communication skills within a team environment.
• Highly organized and efficient.
• Ability to perform tasks in a fast-paced engineering/production environment.

AutoCAD Electrical Drafter / Designer Preferred Qualifications:

• Substation design and Utility client experience
• Knowledge of protection & control design experience
• Experience with file sharing, document management and collaboration tools such as ProjectWise, FTP, SharePoint, etc.
• Ability to understand and implement a wide range of client CAD standards.

Leidos is a trusted technology-focused solutions provider. Utilities and mobile operators rely on our Power Delivery Services Team for reliable power and telecommunication expertise, as reflected through our work with more than 50 investor-owned utilities, more than 160 municipals/cooperatives, as well as a growing number of mobile operators, local utility providers and private developers. In addition to providing engineering and project management services, Leidos works with an established group of industry-leading construction partners delivering meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader is confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking Leidos within the Top 10 T&D Firms, and Top 10 Power Firms

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About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 45,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  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.

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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.