Engineering CAD Specialist

Company Overview

Pantheon Data (a Kenific Holding company) is a private, small business based in the Washington, DC, areaheon Data was founded in 2011, initially providing acquisition and supply chain management services to the US Coast Guard. Our service offerings have grown in the past ten years, including infrastructure resiliency, contact center operations, information technology, software engineering, program management, strategic communications, engineering, and cybersecurity.

We have also grown our customer base to include commercial clients. The company has used this experience to expand our service offerings to other agencies within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Defense (DoD), and other Federal Civilian Agencies.

We are seeking a Draftsman / Engineering CAD Specialist to support the Fast Response Cutter (FRC) program for the U.S. Coast Guard. This role sits at the intersection of engineering and drafting, supporting Coast Guard engineers by developing, modifying, and maintaining high-quality CAD drawings that reflect approved technical direction and vessel configurations.

You will work closely with naval engineers, configuration managers, and program staff to ensure engineering drawings are accurate, compliant with Coast Guard standards, and ready to support acquisition, sustainment, and fleet operations.

CAD & Engineering Drawing Support

• Create, modify, and maintain naval engineering drawings using AutoCAD, supporting hull, mechanical, electrical, and electronic (HM&E) systems.
• Translate engineering direction, red‑lined markups, and technical inputs into accurate, production‑ready CAD drawings.
• Apply U.S. Coast Guard CAD and drafting standards, including standard borders, title blocks, layers, symbology, and AutoCAD block libraries.
• Prepare drawings for initial release and ensure revisions, annotations, and updates are clearly documented and technically correct.
• Update tables, notes, dimensions, and annotations to reflect approved engineering changes.

Engineering CAD Specialist Functions

• Support Coast Guard engineers by serving as a technical CAD resource for engineering analysis, design updates, and configuration changes.
• Assist with maintaining alignment between engineering intent, approved configurations, and drawing outputs.
• Support configuration management activities by ensuring drawings reflect current baselines and approved changes.
• Help engineers interpret, organize, and apply technical data within CAD environments.

Program Coordination & Deliverables

• Coordinate with engineers, program staff, and stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure drawing accuracy.
• Provide status updates and respond to requests from government representatives as needed.
• Deliver all drawings and documentation electronically, ensuring compatibility with DHS‑standard Microsoft Office environments.
• Maintain organized electronic files and drawing packages in accordance with program requirements.

• Associate's degree in Drafting, Engineering, or a related field;
  Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of relevant drafting or CAD experience (education and experience may be combined).
• Minimum 10 years of total work experience.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD for engineering and technical drawings.
• Ability to interpret engineering markups, redlines, and technical guidance.
• General understanding of naval, mechanical, or shipboard systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DHS suitability.
• Strong attention to detail and technical accuracy.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative, engineering‑focused environment.
• Ability to work effectively remotely in cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to meet deadlines and produce quality work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite software including Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.

• Experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard, Navy, or DoD engineering or acquisition programs.
• Familiarity with shipboard or maritime platforms; experience with Fast Response Cutters is a strong plus.
• Exposure to hull, mechanical, electrical, or electronic (HM&E)…