Marine Drafter (AutoCAD)

ECS Tech Inc • Work from home, Virginia

2d • $45,000 - $85,000 • Remote

About The Position

Everforth ECS is seeking detail-oriented Marine Drafters to work remotely as part of its engineering and design team. The role translates engineering concepts, preliminary sketches, engineering calculations, and field data into accurate 2D and 3D AutoCAD drawings and production-ready schematics. Drafters collaborate with naval architects, production teams, and project managers to ensure vessel systems, structural components, and marine fabrications meet engineering specifications. Several positions are available across different technical disciplines. The position is contingent upon contract award, and some travel may be required.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of drafting experience in a mechanical, shipbuilding, or marine manufacturing environment.
• 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 track record of communicating clearly with engineering leadership and waterfront trades.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with the team.
• Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree, or diploma, in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Drafting, or a related technical field; preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with complementary software such as ShipConstructor, Rhino, or Navisworks.

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 drawings and designs comply with marine industry classification standards, including ABS, USCG, and ISO.
• Draft designs for ship subsystems, piping, HVAC, hull structures, and/or dock and 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 support 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed