Experienced Civil - Site Drafter / Designer

Leidos

4.1

(20)

Chicago, IL

Why you should apply for a job to Leidos:

  • 4.1/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.3/5 in supportive management
  • 70% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 85% would recommend this company to other women
  • 85% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Our Women’s Network is one of nine employee resources groups that provides support for onboarding, networking & professional development.
  • Leidos offers programs to help employees prepare for over 95 industry-standard professional and technical certifications.
  • Leidos offers a voluntary well–being benefit program to help support employees on their personal wellness journey and earn rewards.
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    Position summary

    ovement and teamwork is required.

    Primary tasks:

    • Prepare site design drawings, models of site plans, grading and drainage drawings, and site details with a high degree of precision

    • Develop and manage AutoCAD Civil 3D templates and standards for client specific projects

    • Ensure engineering design details are properly represented for the development of "greenfield" (new) substations, as well as site expansion projects for existing substations

    • Exercise good judgment in selecting and interpreting data based on survey results

    • While the candidate for this position will be primarily focused on producing civil site plans and documents, this position could potentially lead to an additional supervisory role

    Basic Required Qualifications:

    • Level 1 - Associates degree in Engineering Tech - CAD related scientific/technical discipline preferred, High School diploma required. A CAD certificate and additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.

    • Level 2 - BS Degree in a technical discipline. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

    • 2 + years of relevant experience in site development.

    • Proficient with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and MicroStation drawing creation

    Additional Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience with Bentley In-Roads

    • Experience with AutoTURN

    • Experience in the utility market

    • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

    • Good communication skills

    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."

    Successful candidates can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth including:

    • Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT)

    • Professional Engineer License (PE)

    • Project Management Professional (PMP)

    • Leadership training

    • Management opportunities

    In this role, you can also expect to gain experience / expertise in:

    • NESC

    • Structural Pole Modeling

    • GIS design

    • Client communication

    • Construction support

    • Field reviews

    PDSSUBSTATION

    PowerDelivery

    Original Posting:
    March 5, 2025
    For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

    Pay Range:
    Pay Range $46,800.00 - $84,600.00

    The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

    Why you should apply for a job to Leidos:

  • 4.1/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.3/5 in supportive management
  • 70% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 85% would recommend this company to other women
  • 85% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Our Women’s Network is one of nine employee resources groups that provides support for onboarding, networking & professional development.
  • Leidos offers programs to help employees prepare for over 95 industry-standard professional and technical certifications.
  • Leidos offers a voluntary well–being benefit program to help support employees on their personal wellness journey and earn rewards.