Marine Drafter (AutoCAD)

ECS Tech Inc • Work from home, Virginia

3h • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking detail-oriented Marine Drafters to join our engineering and design team. In this role, you will be responsible for translating engineering concepts and field data into accurate 2D and 3D AutoCAD drawings. You will work closely with naval architects, production teams, and project managers to ensure that all vessel systems, structural components, and marine fabrications are drafted to engineering specifications. There are several positions available covering different technical disciplines.

Requirements

• 2+ years of drafting experience in a mechanical, shipbuilding, or marine manufacturing environment.
• Proven, hands-on proficiency in 2D and 3D drafting using AutoCAD.
• Solid understanding of marine engineering principles, structural fabrication, and drafting standards.
• Ability to organize and maintain Layers within AutoCAD drawings.
• Excellent print-reading skills, high spatial reasoning, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of communicating clearly with engineering leadership and waterfront trades.
• The ability to work independently but maintain strong coordination with the team is also required.
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Drafting, or a related technical field.
• Familiarity with complementary software (e.g., ShipConstructor, Rhino, Navisworks) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed mechanical, structural, electrical, and outfitting CAD drawings for marine components and vessel layouts using AutoCAD.
• Translate preliminary sketches, engineering calculations, and field measurements into production-ready schematics and manufacturing drawings.
• Ensure all drawings and designs adhere to marine industry classification standards (e.g., ABS, USCG, ISO).
• Draft designs for ship subsystems, piping, HVAC, hull structures, and/or dock/waterfront systems.
• Create and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs), part numbers, and revision control documents.
• Review drawing packages with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure manufacturability, efficiency, and clarity.
• Occasionally visit active shipyards and/or waterfront sites to verify existing configurations, take measurements, and update "as-built" documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree