Civil Site Drafter

2 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Leidos Full time
Civil Site Drafter / Designer Role

We are seeking a skilled Civil Site Drafter / Designer to join our team, working out of our offices in Framingham, Chicago, or Orlando. This position has the potential to be remote depending on the candidate.

This role involves coordinating directly with civil engineers, supporting substation/transmission site development. Key responsibilities include creating site plans, grading and drainage plans, site development details. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to take direction from engineers to start projects using survey data, substation overlays, aerial photography, and general site topography to create comprehensive drawing packages.

Key tasks:

  • Prepare high-precision site design drawings, models of site plans, grading and drainage drawings, and site details
  • Develop and manage AutoCAD Civil 3D templates and standards for client-specific projects
  • Ensure engineering design details are properly represented for new substations and site expansion projects
  • Exercise good judgment in selecting and interpreting data based on survey results

Required skills and qualifications:

  • A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in site development
  • Proficient with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and MicroStation drawing creation
  • Level 1: Associate degree in Engineering Tech, CAD-related scientific/technical discipline preferred; High School diploma required
  • Level 2: BS Degree in technical discipline, additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Benefits and growth opportunities:

  • Competitive salary range $46,800.00 - $84,600.00
  • Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
  • Flexible work arrangements and fast-paced, diverse work environment

In this role, you can also expect to gain experience/expertise in NESC, Structural Pole Modeling, GIS design, client communication, construction support, and field reviews.


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