IRD/IDP Designer II

KOAM Engineering Systems (KES); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Koam Engineering Systems, Inc. (KES Inc.) is seeking an experienced IRD/IDP Designer to develop and revise Installation Requirement Drawings and Installation Design Plans.

The role requires producing precise CAD drawings, coordinating with the IRD/IDP Lead, and integrating field data and customer requirements. The position involves domestic and international travel to support site surveys and project requirements, with a focus on 2D AutoCAD drawings and adherence to DoD standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2-year technical degree in Engineering Technology, CAD Technology, CAD Drafting, Electronics/Electronics Engineering Technology, or related field; plus 3 years' experience or 5 years' experience in lieu of degree.
• Willingness to travel for site surveys as needed.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD clearance at final Secret level; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise Installation Requirement Drawings (IRDs) and Installation Design Plans (IDPs), including master parts lists and wiring tables.
• Review drawings and technical data to ensure accuracy and conformance to standards (IRD SIPH, project specs).
• Support site surveys and field verification by documenting conditions, equipment locations, and cable routing.
• Translate engineering information into clear CAD drawings and incorporate changes from comments and field data.
• Coordinate workload and priorities with the IRD/IDP Lead; report status and issues.
• Travel domestically and overseas to support site surveys and project requirements.

Skills

CAD design

AutoCAD 2D

Independent work

Attention to detail

Clear communication

NAVWAR/C4I familiarity

Education

Associate or 2-year technical degree in Engineering Technology/CAD

Tools

Autodesk AutoCAD

AutoCAD 3D

Job description

Koam Engineering Systems, Inc. (KES Inc.) is an employee owned small business specializing in technology innovation and systems integration by combining innovative products and reliable engineering services. Headquartered in San Diego, California and with offices in Gig Harbor, WA KES provides services globally in systems engineering & technical assistance, requirements analysis, software design & development, systems integration & testing, independent verification & validation, and operational & logistic support.

Position Summary

The IRD/IDP Designer will work under the direction of the IRD/IDP Lead in the development, revision, and maintenance of Installation Requirement Drawings (IRDs) and Installation Design Plans (IDPs).

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise IRDs and IDPs, including Master Parts Lists, Technical Data Summaries, Floor Plans and Elevations, Simplified Block Diagrams, Cable Block Diagrams, Cable Running Sheets/Wiring Tables, Power Distribution, Cable Routing Layouts, and other supporting technical drawings. Perform this work in accordance with the Installation Requirements Drawing (IRD) Standard, Shore Installation Process Handbook (SIPH), applicable project specifications, and the direction and review of the IRD/IDP Lead.
• Review existing drawings, engineering documentation, equipment information, and other technical data to develop accurate IRDs and IDPs.
• Support site surveys and field verification activities by documenting existing site conditions, including equipment locations, cable routing pathways, equipment clearances, and other conditions that may affect proposed installations.
• Interpret engineering information and translate technical requirements into clear and accurate CAD drawings.
• Incorporate engineering changes, customer comments, field verification information, and project requirements into drawing packages.
• Coordinate assigned work with the IRD/IDP Lead, including workload, priorities, schedules, technical issues, and project status.
• Communicate work status, technical issues, and potential schedule impacts to the IRD/IDP Lead.
• Review drawings and documentation for accuracy, completeness, and consistency, and identify items requiring additional review or clarification.
• Support other engineering and design personnel as required.
• Travel throughout the United States and OCONUS to support site surveys and other project requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

Required:

• Associate degree OR 2-year technical degree in Engineering Technology, CAD Technology, CAD Drafting, Electronics/Electronics Engineering Technology, or another related technical field AND 3 years related experience with degree OR 5 years' experience in lieu of degree.
• Must be willing and able to travel for site surveys as needed.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid passport for OCONUS travel.
• This position requires an existing U.S. Government DoD granted security clearance/eligibility at the final Secret level. Individuals must be able to maintain the necessary security clearance/eligibility for continued employment. U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred:

• Coursework or certification in Autodesk AutoCAD.
• 3D CAD training.
• Experience with IRD/IDP drawings.

Experience

Required:

• 5+ years of experience in CAD design, technical drafting, engineering design, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Autodesk AutoCAD 2D.
• Experience developing technical drawings and documentation.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, as-built documentation, and technical requirements.

Preferred:

• Experience developing Installation Requirement Drawings (IRDs) and Installation Design Plans (IDPs).
• Experience with U.S. Navy shore facilities or sites.
• Experience performing site surveys and documenting existing conditions.
• Experience with NAVWAR C4I systems.
• Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD 3D and/or CAD modeling.

Special Knowledge/ Skills

Required:

• Ability to work independently on assigned drawing tasks.
• Ability to prioritize assigned work and communicate workload status, technical issues, and schedule concerns to the IRD/IDP Lead.
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineering, design, project, and customer personnel.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to identify discrepancies and potential installation conflicts.
• Ability to meet project schedules.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with the NAVWAR Installation Requirements Drawing (IRD) Standard, Version 2.2.
• Familiarity with the Shore Installation Process Handbook (SIPH), Version 4.1.
• Familiarity with MIL-SPECs and military standards.
• Experience working at U.S. Navy shore sites.

Company Culture

Since 1995, KES continues to foster the entrepreneurial spirit of a growing small business that focuses on the needs of its customers and employees and serves to provide a rewarding and challenging career. KES offers a competitive salary and full range of benefits. KES, Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.