Substation Drafter

$37,050 - $66,975/Yr

Leidos - Portland, OR

Full-time - Entry Level

Portland, OR

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Substation Drafter position at Leidos Engineering involves drafting substation design packages and necessary documents for electric power substations. The role requires utilizing accepted practices and standards to ensure high-quality and safe drafting documents. The position is remote-capable, with a preference for candidates who can commute to specific office locations. The drafter will work under the mentorship of experienced designers and engineering leads, contributing to various drafting and detailing functions using MicroStation and AutoCAD software.

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 Structural Details.
• Support remote office overflow CAD workload as needed, coordinating with other CAD leads.
• Develop skills in Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and work with increased independence.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1+ year of relevant substation-specific drafting and detailing experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of drafting principles, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to create and/or modify drawings from engineer-provided markups with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong professional verbal and written communication skills within a team environment.
• Highly organized and efficient.
• Ability to comprehend and implement a wide range of client CAD standards.

Nice-to-haves

• Associates Degree in design, drafting, or a similar field.
• Experience with 3-D modelling in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with Windows XP/VISTA/7 operating system environments.
• Knowledge of VBA and/or AutoLisp.
• Previous exposure to EPC Substation projects for US electric utilities.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Access to a dynamic team environment.
• Engagement in interesting assignments that challenge staff.