IRD/IDP Designer II

KES•San Diego, CA

19d

About The Position

Koam Engineering Systems, Inc. (KES Inc.) is an employee-owned small business specializing in technology innovation and systems integration. The IRD/IDP Designer works under the direction of the IRD/IDP Lead to develop, revise, and maintain Installation Requirement Drawings (IRDs) and Installation Design Plans (IDPs). The work follows the Installation Requirements Drawing (IRD) Standard, Shore Installation Process Handbook (SIPH), applicable project specifications, and the IRD/IDP Lead’s direction and review. The designer reviews engineering documents and technical data, interprets requirements, and translates them into clear, accurate CAD drawings. The role supports site surveys and field verification, incorporates engineering changes and customer comments, and coordinates workload, priorities, schedules, technical issues, and project status with the IRD/IDP Lead. Travel throughout the United States and OCONUS is required as needed for site surveys and other project requirements.

Requirements

Associate degree or 2-year technical degree in Engineering Technology, CAD Technology, CAD Drafting, Electronics/Electronics Engineering Technology, or another related technical field, plus 3 years of related experience; alternatively, 5 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
At least 5 years of experience in CAD design, technical drafting, engineering design, or a related field.
Proficiency with Autodesk AutoCAD 2D.
Experience developing technical drawings and documentation.
Experience interpreting engineering drawings, as-built documentation, and technical requirements.
Willingness and ability to travel for site surveys as needed.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport for OCONUS travel.
Existing U.S. Government DoD-granted security clearance/eligibility at the final Secret level, and ability to maintain the required clearance/eligibility for continued employment.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to work independently on assigned drawing tasks.
Ability to prioritize assigned work and communicate workload status, technical issues, and schedule concerns to the IRD/IDP Lead.
Ability to communicate effectively with engineering, design, project, and customer personnel.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to identify discrepancies and potential installation conflicts.
Ability to meet project schedules.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or certification in Autodesk AutoCAD.
3D CAD training.
Experience with IRD/IDP drawings.
Experience developing Installation Requirement Drawings (IRDs) and Installation Design Plans (IDPs).
Experience with U.S. Navy shore facilities or sites.
Experience performing site surveys and documenting existing conditions.
Experience with NAVWAR C4I systems.
Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD 3D and/or CAD modeling.
Familiarity with the NAVWAR Installation Requirements Drawing (IRD) Standard, Version 2.2.
Familiarity with the Shore Installation Process Handbook (SIPH), Version 4.1.
Familiarity with MIL-SPECs and military standards.

Responsibilities

Develop and revise IRDs and IDPs, including Master Parts Lists, Technical Data Summaries, Floor Plans and Elevations, Simplified Block Diagrams, Cable Block Diagrams, Cable Running Sheets/Wiring Tables, Power Distribution, Cable Routing Layouts, and supporting technical drawings.
Perform drawing work in accordance with the IRD Standard, SIPH, applicable project specifications, and the IRD/IDP Lead’s direction and review.
Review existing drawings, engineering documentation, equipment information, and other technical data to develop accurate IRDs and IDPs.
Support site surveys and field verification by documenting existing conditions, including equipment locations, cable routing pathways, equipment clearances, and other conditions affecting proposed installations.
Interpret engineering information and translate technical requirements into clear and accurate CAD drawings.
Incorporate engineering changes, customer comments, field verification information, and project requirements into drawing packages.
Coordinate workload, priorities, schedules, technical issues, and project status with the IRD/IDP Lead.
Communicate work status, technical issues, and potential schedule impacts to the IRD/IDP Lead.
Review drawings and documentation for accuracy, completeness, and consistency, and identify items needing additional review or clarification.
Support other engineering and design personnel as required.
Travel throughout the United States and OCONUS to support site surveys and other project requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.