Drafter / CAD Operator IV

Arena Technical Resources, LLC; Bellevue Second IV Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Arena Technical Resources, LLC seeks a Drafter / CAD Operator IV to support a DoD program at Offutt AFB in Omaha, NE. The role focuses on design, installation, configuration, and testing of IT infrastructure and C4I/IT electronic systems across multiple facilities, ensuring compliant, secure, and operable solutions.

Responsibilities include creating complex CAD drawings and 3D models with AutoCAD/SolidWorks/Revit, collaborating with engineers, documenting procedures, and leading CAD

Qualifications

• 6–8 years CAD/AutoCAD and/or Revit experience.
• AutoCAD certification preferred.
• Experience supporting IT services design, installation, configuration, and testing in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Supports NIWC Pacific embedded engineering team in developing integrated, cost-effective solutions.
• Assist in developing the Top-Level Design (TLD) by drafting portions and participating in reviews.
• Advanced Drafting & Design – Create and modify complex CAD drawings and 3D models using CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit).
• Technical Expertise & Problem-Solving – Interpret designs, resolve conflicts, optimize layouts for manufacturability or construction.
• Collaboration & Documentation – Work with engineers, architects, and teams to refine designs and maintain documentation.
• Work with IT engineers to capture and document testing, installation, configuration, IA-compliance procedures.
• Make recommendations for improving design/content of documents.
• Identify document production timelines and incorporate into project schedules.
• Lead the CAD documentation development efforts, as needed.

Skills

Active Top Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT, engineering, drafting or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Title: Drafter / CAD Operator IV
Job Location: Offutt AFB, Omaha NE
Eligibility/Clearance: Active Secret (TS preferred)

Position Description: Seeking a Drafter / CAD Operator IV to support a
Department of Defense customer. This contract will provide Command,
Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I)/Information
Technology (IT) electronic systems equipment, infrastructure,
engineering, design, installation, Supply and Warehouse support to Naval
Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific) during design,
installation, configuration, and transition to operations of the IT
infrastructure for multiple facilities. This initiative aims to design,
plan, procure, and implement comprehensive IT solutions within the NC3
Alert Campus/Facility. The NC3 Alert Campus will enable seamless
communication and collaboration among stakeholders, ensuring a unified
and resilient cybersecurity posture. Services required include design,
installation, termination, test, and documentation of network and
desktop devices, peripherals, IT cabling incidental to end user client
and network installation, rack, power distribution units (PDU) and
incident to the installation of C4I/IT electronic systems, installation
of C4I/IT electronic systems equipment as assigned and in accordance
with government installation design plans (IDP), the NIWC Pacific Shore
Installation Process Handbook (SIPH) and project sponsor processes, and
associated logistical support.

Specific Duties / Tasks (include, but not limited to)

• Supports the NIWC Pacific embedded engineering team in the development of integrated, cost-effective solutions that meet USSTRATCOM requirements.
• Assist in developing the Top-Level Design (TLD) by drafting and refining assigned portions of the document and participate in interim and final reviews to ensure alignment with identified requirements and feasibility within project constraints
• Advanced Drafting & Design – Create and modify complex technical drawings and 3D models using CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit) while ensuring compliance with industry standards and project specifications.
• Technical Expertise & Problem-Solving – Interpret engineering designs, blueprints, and schematics to develop accurate drawings, resolving design conflicts and optimizing layouts for manufacturability or construction.
• Collaboration & Documentation – Work closely with engineers, architects, and project teams to refine designs, maintain detailed documentation, and ensure accuracy in project deliverables.
• Work closely with IT engineers to capture and document all related testing, installation, configuration, optimization, operations, and IA-compliance procedures/methods/instructions
• Make recommendations for improving the design/content of documents needed to support engineering activities
• Identify document production timelines/milestones and incorporate/track all within the overall project schedule(s)
• Lead the CAD documentation development efforts, as needed

Requirements

• 6 to 8 years of CAD/AUTOCAD/ and or REVIT experience
• AutoCAD certification preferred
• CAD experience supporting the design, installation, configuration, development, integration, implementation, and testing of IT services in a complex environment with multiple classification enclaves and integrated with C2 systems utilizing associated information assurance processes/procedures
• Bachelor’s Degree in IT, engineering, drafting or equivalent experience, preferred
• Must possess an Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility

Arena Technical Resources, LLC, (ATR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) who will provide equal employment opportunity to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family structure, genetic information, or mental or physical disability.