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# nCAD Technical Lead

- **Company:** Nabout Leidos
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $59,150.0 - $106,925.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, CAD Standards
- **Published:** October 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/362106/cad-technical-lead-remote

## About the Role

* Associate degree in Computer-Aided Design, Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field preferred.\n
 * Minimum of 5-7 years of progressively responsible CAD technical lead experience, or lead support responsibilities.\n
 * Experience supporting substation, utility, or infrastructure design projects strongly preferred.\n
 * Proficiency with CAD software and related drafting tools used in technical design environments.\n
 * Strong understanding of drafting standards, design documentation practices, and quality control procedures.\n
 * Demonstrated ability to lead CAD production efforts, coordinate work across project teams, and support schedule and deliverable management.\n
 * Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\n
 * Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across engineering, design, and project management teams.\n
 * Ability to mentor and support junior CAD staff and promote consistent drafting standards and best practices.\n
 * Equivalent combinations of education and related experience will also be considered, including experience in CAD drafting, CAD leadership, substation or utility design, infrastructure projects, or closely related technical design support work.\n