Drafter / AutoCAD Designer

$50,000 - $75,000/Yr

Atlas Technologies - North Charleston, SC

Full-time - Entry Level

North Charleston, SC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Atlas Technologies Inc is seeking a Drafter/AutoCAD Designer to join their team in North Charleston, SC. This full-time position is ideal for candidates with proven AutoCAD and computer-aided drafting experience, particularly in projects supporting the US Navy. The role emphasizes teamwork, continuous education, and process improvement, with a focus on delivering high-quality work and mentoring team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance, and demonstrate a problem-solving, solutions-oriented approach within the team and with Government counterparts and Industry Partners.
• Develop and review all drawing types to ensure compliance with professional standards.
• Coordinate and deliver on drawing milestones and deliverables, communicating issues and solutions to appropriate stakeholders.
• Measure project performance to stay within established timelines, providing exceptional quality.
• Assist with estimation of levels of effort for cost analysis and planning.
• Mentor and foster professional growth, development, productivity, and deliverable quality of team members.
• Participate in new project kick-off meetings, communicating necessary information to team to drive success.
• Determine and define clear goals, roles and responsibilities for team members as required for specific projects or initiatives.
• Collaborate with government project leads and industry partners during design and prototype, and document installation of electronic Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems equipment and associated cabling and wiring.
• Collect data and create reports, adhering to DoD and/or NAVWAR/NIWC processes.
• Coordinate with drawing stakeholders for site surveys of DoD C5ISR installations, either ashore or afloat, to document existing equipment arrangements, cabling, and power systems.

Requirements

• US Citizenship
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Level Security Clearance with the capability of upgrading to Top Secret as needed.
• Expert knowledge and usage of AutoCAD.
• Experience with SolidWorks or other industry standard 3-D Computer-Aided Drafting software.
• Experience with attributes, block creation, text insertion and layer modification.
• 2 years with a certificate or degree in Mechanical or Electrical Drafting or 5+ years' experience in mechanical, electrical, or similar drafting.
• Ability to self-manage and work in a DoD lab environment on base (local).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and strategic thinking ability.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to simultaneously balance multiple goals and rapidly changing priorities.
• Energetic with a strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work with others in a highly collaborative environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience serving within a dynamic team while being independently motivated.
• Knowledge of shipboard terminology, welding symbology, cables, and connectors.
• Familiar with afloat and shore installation process handbook (SIPH).

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Supportive work culture that values creativity and community involvement