Structural Drafter

4 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Leidos Full time
Job Title: Structural Drafter

Leidos is seeking a skilled Structural Drafter to join our team. As a key member of our civil engineering group, you will play a critical role in supporting our substation/transmission civil-structural work by creating construction-ready plans, sections, and details for structures and foundations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare civil-structural plan and detail drawings for above-grade support structures and below-grade foundation details.
  • Ensure engineering design details are properly represented as drawn to scale items, bill of material creations, and follow client-provided drafting standards for layers, title blocks, and other industry-specific requirements.
  • Exercise good judgment in selecting and interpreting data based on survey results.
  • May provide additional support on additional civil engineering project work, including site work and development.
  • May provide additional support to our physical design group in laying out plans, sections, and details for substation projects.
Requirements:
  • AA/2-year degree in Engineering Technology - CAD or related scientific/technical discipline preferred and 2+ years of experience.
  • High school diploma is required. An additional 4 years of direct relevant technical experience may be substituted for education, along with a CAD certificate.
  • Proficient with AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor.
  • Experience with 3D drafting.
  • A course in school that taught the use of 3D drafting basics.
  • Good communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with MicroStation.
  • Experience with Revit.
  • Experience in the utility market.
  • Knowledge of MS Office Suite.

At Leidos, we offer a fast-paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements. Our managers encourage career development and growth, and we provide opportunities for Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT), Professional Engineer License (PE), and Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications. We also offer leadership training and management opportunities.

This role is a great opportunity to gain experience and expertise in NESC, structural pole modeling, GIS design, client communication, construction support, field reviews, and PDSSUBSTATIONPowerDelivery.


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