AutoCAD Drafter

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Job Description:

AUTOCAD DRAFTER

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Technical Support Services Contract 5 (T5) to Parsons as the prime contractor. This $1.8 billion+ contract has a 4-year base period with two 3-year options. The statement of work includes a variety of activities that support the FAA’s Capital Investment Plan (CIP) modernization efforts: Site selection and engineering, construction, environmental and fire/life safety, equipment installation and testing, CAD, and other technical services as required. Work is performed across the nation in each of the FAA’s nine regions as well as the Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and the Technical Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey and in several U.S. territories. An average staff of 400-500 with a peak staff over 650 supports this contract, in addition to those subcontractors who perform construction work.

General requirements:

• This operator works closely with design originators, preparing drawings or computer models of complex, or original designs that include multiple view, and detail drawings, require considerable drafting skill to visualize and portray.
• The operator works from sketches, computer models and verbal information supplied by an architect, engineer or designer to determine the most appropriate views, detail drawings, and supplementary information needed to complete assignments.
• This operator selects required information from computer programs, manufacturers' catalogs and technical guides.
• Manager, Lead or design originator may suggest methods of approach or provide advice on unusually difficult problems.
• This worker may occasionally interpret general designs prepared by others to complete minor details, may provide advice and guidance to lower-level drafters or serve as coordinator and planner for large and complex drafting projects.

Specific duties:

• Understands reference/model file concept for preparation of facility construction drawing package.
• Able to manipulate multiple reference/model files to prepare specific discipline plan drawing and section/details.
• Able to work independently, with a minimum or no supervision from the engineer.
• Able to interpret and incorporate client’s Computer Aided Engineering Graphics (CAEG) standards.
• Proficient with AutoCAD.

• Checks the validity of drawing contents prior to adding to the inventory

• Ensures the proper filing of drawings
• Provides copies of drawings upon request
• Accepts incoming drawing packages from Drafting Manager or Lead Drafter.
• When no hardcopies are provided, creates PDF files from stored folder when directed the project is complete.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required. College degree preferred.
• Must be computer savvy and a fast learner
• 5 plus years of Computer Aided Drafting experience, knowledge of Project Wise, and AutoCAD are required
• Good oral communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team are prerequisites.
• Must be able to meet customer security requirements. A background check by Federal Authorities will be performed.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $15.68 - $71.30

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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