Marine Drafter (AutoCAD)

ECS Federal • Work from home, VA

1d • Remote

About The Position

Everforth ECS is seeking detail-oriented Marine Drafters to work remotely as part of its engineering and design team. This position is contingent upon contract award. The role translates engineering concepts and field data into accurate 2D and 3D AutoCAD drawings, working 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. Some travel may be required for occasional visits to active shipyards or waterfront sites.

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.
• Ability to organize and maintain layers within AutoCAD drawings.
• Solid understanding of marine engineering principles, structural fabrication, and drafting standards.
• Excellent print-reading skills, spatial reasoning, and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and clear communication with engineering leadership and waterfront trades.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with the team.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able 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 adhere to 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 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed