Drafting Specialist

Unlimited Technology•Herndon, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Drafting Specialist produces and maintains CAD drawing packages and shop drawings documenting integrated security technology systems, including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, intercom, and related low-voltage systems. Using specifications, site survey notes, sketches, redlines, and design direction, the specialist prepares accurate, standards-compliant, installation-ready drawing packages and as-built drawings for project closeout. This is a hybrid position requiring three days per week in the Herndon, Virginia office and two days remote. The role reports to the Drafting Manager, has no direct reports, and receives assignments through the CAD and Design Ticket Request Queue. It works closely with Solutions Engineering, Systems Engineering, Project Management, installers, and subcontractors. Candidates under consideration must complete a written and practical CAD assessment. The specialist creates and revises drawing packages, maintains revision control and archives, reconciles drawings against project scope and the Bill of Materials, and coordinates with project stakeholders to resolve missing information, conflicts, and constructability concerns. The role may also support BIM coordination, permit submissions, request-for-information documentation, and site surveys. Customer-site work requires following safety programs, maintaining professional conduct in secure environments, and protecting confidential security information.

Requirements

Associate degree, technical degree, drafting certification, or equivalent experience in CAD, construction technology, electronic security, low-voltage systems, or engineering technology.
At least 5 years of technical drafting experience supporting access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, intercom, low-voltage systems, or construction documentation.
Practical experience with Autodesk AutoCAD 2020 or later, including Sheet Set Manager, external references, dynamic block creation, attributed data, and linking data objects within the CAD environment.
Ability to read and interpret architectural, electrical, and security drawings, construction documents, specifications, and redlines.
Working knowledge of physical security systems and components, including card readers, locks, cameras, access control panels, power supplies, head-end equipment, and related network components.
Knowledge of construction documentation practices, industry drawing standards, applicable codes, and project specifications.
Proficiency with Bluebeam for drawing markup, review, and takeoffs.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation discipline.
Ability to travel up to 20%.
Ability to meet applicable customer, site-access, badging, and background investigation requirements.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Ability to complete a written and practical CAD and design assessment.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including extended computer work and occasional site activities; lift and carry up to 20 pounds occasionally, with assistance or mechanical aid for heavier items.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, or BIM coordination workflows.
Familiarity with Genetec, Mercury, Software House, Lenel/S2, Gallagher, Axis, Hanwha, Commend, Aiphone, or Milestone platforms.
Autodesk AutoCAD certification.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain AutoCAD drawing packages and shop drawings for security and low-voltage systems, including floor plans, device layouts, diagrams, schedules, equipment elevations, and supporting details.
Translate engineering markups, site survey notes, specifications, sketches, and design direction into complete drawing packages.
Apply established drawing standards and contribute updates to the company block and symbol library as new devices and details are introduced.
Prepare drawings for permit submissions and Authority Having Jurisdiction review when required.
Support BIM coordination using Revit and Navisworks, and review documentation using Bluebeam.
Update drawings from redlines, field feedback, and approved change orders; maintain revision control and version history.
Produce as-built drawings from field and Systems Engineering redlines and issue completed packages to Project Management at closeout.
Escalate incomplete, illegible, or contradictory redlines or field documentation rather than assuming installed conditions.
Maintain drawing logs, project documentation, and archives so completed packages can be retrieved for future work.
Reconcile drawing content against the Bill of Materials and project scope and identify discrepancies in device counts, types, or locations.
Communicate drawing status, progress, completion, delays, blockers, and information dependencies to Project Management and requesting engineers.
Request and follow up on information needed to complete drawing packages, including markups, specifications, field dimensions, and device data.
Raise conflicts, discrepancies, and constructability concerns with the requesting engineer or Project Manager.
Coordinate drawing content with Project Managers, subcontractors, installers, engineering teams, general contractors, and architects as applicable.
Escalate requests that exceed available capacity, authority, or technical scope, providing documented findings.
Complete assigned tickets within turnaround expectations and document work performed.
Assume work from other CAD and Design team members during absences, deadline pressure, or capacity constraints as assigned.
Review architectural, electrical, low-voltage, and security drawings to identify requirements, coordination items, and missing information.
Assist with request-for-information documentation and drawing markups supporting responses.
Perform site surveys as needed to support drawing development and documentation updates.
Follow site-specific safety programs, stop work and escalate unsafe conditions, maintain professional conduct at customer sites, and protect confidential customer security information and design documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned.