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Job Description:

CAD Drafter

Opportunity :

Parsons is now hiring an experienced Drafter to support multiple industrial design projects in downtown Washington DC. Parsons extensive experience in this field combined with your knowledge and developing technical skills will propel your career forward. Our Drafters at this level typically take engineering notes, specifications, rough sketches, etc., and formalizes them into working drawings.    In this role, you will develop moderately complex working drawings from engineering notes, sketches, and/or detailed drawings, ensuring that they meet company and industry standards and codes. Our Designers understand the materials and methods normally used within the assigned discipline.  

Responsibilities:  

• Utilizes Microstation or ACAD software to prepare plans from rough sketches and/or from general engineering and design information according to established standards and procedures. 
• Works closely with other Designer/Drafters, Tradespersons, and Engineers to ensure a coordinated design.
• Applies standard drafting/design principles and theories to complete assignments. 
• Utilizes technical manuals to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable standards and codes
• Manage and maintain all master and project drawings.
• Compiles data and performs dimensional and routine calculations required for the preparation of drawings.   
• Makes required changes, additions, and/or revisions, as directed by immediate supervisor.

  Qualifications:

• Associate’s or equivalent technical degree or certificate of completion from an accredited designer/drafter course (or equivalent) is preferred
• 5 years or more of relevant related multi-trade experience is required
• Proficiency with Microstation software is preferred
• Prior federal project experience with related codes and specifications is preferred
• Experience with office furniture layouts or space planning is a plus

***Must be able to obtain/maintain federal government project accesses.

*** Relocation assistance and per diem are not available for this position. Local candidates are preferred.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, 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: 

$21.44 - $44.33

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!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

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!