Drafter​/CAD Operator ; Entry Level

Drafter/CAD Operator I

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Drafter/CAD Operator I supporting multiple government customers. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

We are seeking self‑motivated individuals with strong communication skills and a passion to gain professional experience and knowledge in a team environment. You should be a detail‑oriented professional, understand the importance of meeting personal and team commitments and be flexible in adapting to a fast‑paced environment.

• Communicate and coordinate project activities with internal team members
• Work with the team to prepare drawings from engineering and/or field markups for designers and engineers and coordinate CAD for projects
• Assist the Shipboard Installation Planning Team by completing drawing trackers in Excel

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma/GED
• Required Experience:
  
  0‑2 years of related experience
• Security Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain a Secret level security clearance
• Required
  
  Skills and Abilities:
  
  Knowledge of 2D CAD, ability to read structural and electrical drawings, able to create CAD drawings from hand sketches, proficient use of office software (such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, etc.)
• Preferred
  
  Skills:
  
  3D CAD, knowledge of marine industry and marine vocabulary
• Location:
  
  Chesapeake, VA, 23320
• US Citizenship Required

• Hybrid work week (2 days remote, 3 days in office)
• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting‑edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays