Leidos - Framingham, MA
posted 7 months ago
We are seeking an Experienced Civil - Site Drafter / Designer to work out of our Framingham, Chicago, or Orlando office. This role has the potential to be remote depending on the candidate. As an experienced designer in site civil work, you will coordinate directly with our civil engineers supporting our substation/transmission site development group. Your primary responsibility will be to create site plans, grading and drainage plans, and site development details. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to take direction from engineers to start projects using survey, substation overlays, aerial photography, and general site topography to create comprehensive drawing packages. A substantial attention to detail will be required, and the candidate must be proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D (no exceptions). Effective communication promoted by a philosophy of continuous improvement and teamwork is required. In this position, you will prepare site design drawings and models with a high degree of precision. You will ensure that engineering design details are properly represented for the development of "greenfield" (new) substations, as well as site expansion projects for existing substations. Exercising good judgment in selecting and interpreting data based on survey results will be crucial to your success in this role. The work environment at Leidos is fast-paced and diverse, with flexible work hours and arrangements. Managers are committed to encouraging career development and growth, providing opportunities for obtaining certifications such as Engineer in Training (EIT), Professional Engineer License (PE), and Project Management Professional (PMP). You will also gain experience in areas such as NESC, Structural Pole Modeling, GIS design, client communication, construction support, and field reviews.