Senior CAD & Technical Drafting Specialist

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a detail-oriented Technical Draftsman to support engineering and technical teams by preparing, revising, and maintaining accurate drawings, schematics, and layouts. You will translate technical concepts into clear draft products for design and operation, coordinating with engineers and field personnel to incorporate changes.

The role requires an Associate degree or technical certification, 5+ years of drafting experience, and proficiency with CAD tools such as

Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in drafting, design technology, engineering support, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in drafting or related technical roles.
• Experience preparing technical drawings and documentation in a professional environment.
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MicroStation or DraftSight.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage revisions and deadlines.
• Ability to interpret engineering notes, requirements, and operating concepts.
• Working knowledge of document control and configuration management practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, update, and maintain technical drawings, layouts, diagrams, and supporting design documentation.
• Convert engineer, technician, and program inputs into clear draft products and controlled documentation.
• Review sketches, specifications, markups, and reference material to ensure drawing accuracy and completeness.
• Support configuration control and revision tracking for technical documents.
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and field personnel to incorporate design changes and feedback.
• Ensure drawings comply with drafting standards, customer requirements, and internal quality procedures.
• Assist with development of presentation-quality technical visuals for reviews and customer deliverables.
• Maintain organized digital files, drawing archives, and documentation repositories.
• Document layouts, scenarios, or equipment configurations for technical planning.
• Participate in design reviews and provide drafting updates based on review comments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in drafting or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MicroStation

DraftSight

Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a detail-oriented Technical Draftsman to support engineering and technical teams by preparing, revising, and maintaining accurate drawings, schematics, and layouts. You will translate technical concepts into clear draft products for design and operation, coordinating with engineers and field personnel to incorporate changes.

The role requires an Associate degree or technical certification, 5+ years of drafting experience, and proficiency with CAD tools such as