Construction Design Drafter Jobs

Construction Design Drafter

Provide drafting support to architectural, mechanical, electrical, and civil/structural design engineers in accordance with organizational Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) standards. Provides support to the government project manager(s).

• Exercises independent judgment in selecting and interpreting data based on a knowledge of the design intent.

• Interpret general designs prepared by others to complete details.

• May provide advice and guidance to project managers for clarity in design drawings.

• May serve as a coordinator and planner for large and complex drafting projects.

• Liaise with engineers to gather product and structural requirements and designs.

• Research equipment dimensions and site preparation guides and correlate requirements with existing floor plans for optimal layout.

• Create detailed drawings with CAD software like Micro Station or Solid Works.

• Create Micro Station elements and commonly used items for inclusion to cell libraries for efficient and consistent designs.

• Design diagrams and layouts to illustrate workflow.

• Prepare rough sketches and to be reviewed with the engineering team.

• Identify potential issues and suggest alternate designs to mitigate them.

• Ensure final designs comply with Army regulations and industry standards.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic qualifications:

• Associates degree and at least 5+ years of relevant drafting experience

• US Citizenship AND the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance

• Moderate to extensive working experience with Micro Station or AutoCAD software

Preferred qualifications:

• Active Secret Security Clearance

• Extensive working experience with Solid Works computer-aided design (CAD) software

• Ability to navigate and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and interface requirements

• Strong analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex system behaviors

• Good math skills

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Excellent communication skills for interacting with engineers, program management, and government customers

• Able to work both independently and in a team environment

• Able to clearly communicate, express, and understand complex information

• Able to work with multiple project managers with different design needs and requirements

Salary Range: $70,000-$85,000 This salary range posted is for Huntsville, AL. Relocation:
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