Construction Design Drafter

Title:

Construction Design Drafter

JOB SUMMARY:
Provide drafting support to architectural, mechanical, electrical, and civil/structural design engineers in accordance with organizational Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) standards. Provides support to the government project manager(s).

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Exercises independent judgment in selecting and interpreting data based on a knowledge of the design intent.
• Interpret general designs prepared by others to complete details.
• May provide advice and guidance to project managers for clarity in design drawings.
• May serve as a coordinator and planner for large and complex drafting projects.
• Liaise with engineers to gather product and structural requirements and designs.
• Research equipment dimensions and site preparation guides and correlate requirements with existing floor plans for optimal layout.
• Create detailed drawings with CAD software like MicroStation or SolidWorks.
• Create MicroStation elements and commonly used items for inclusion to cell libraries for efficient and consistent designs.
• Design diagrams and layouts to illustrate workflow.
• Prepare rough sketches and to be reviewed with the engineering team.
• Identify potential issues and suggest alternate designs to mitigate them.
• Ensure final designs comply with Army regulations and industry standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Associates degree and at least 5+ years of relevant drafting experience
• US Citizenship AND the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
• Extensive working experience with SolidWorks computer-aided design (CAD) software

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Active Secret Security Clearance

• Ability to navigate and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and interface requirements
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex system behaviors

• Good math skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with engineers, program management, and government customers
• Able to work both independently and in a team environment
• Able to clearly communicate, express, and understand complex information
• Able to work with multiple project managers with different design needs and requirements

Salary Range: $70,000-$85,000

This salary range posted is for Huntsville, AL.

Relocation: None

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.