Architectural Drafter jobs in District of Columbia

JMA Solutions, is seeking an experienced drafter to support operations within the Federal Aviation Administration.

• Provide complete drafting services in support of the FAALC. This shall include operation and maintenance of the drafting file system, reproduction of drawings, and preparation of engineering drawings, electronic artwork, and electronic media, including disks, in accordance with FAA-STD-002G
• Prepare to scale complete and detailed drawings, schematic diagrams, instruction drawings and detailed master patterns from written instructions, preliminary sketches, samples, and prototypes utilizing Government furnished AutoCAD or MicroStation CAEG application software. Drawings may be accomplished on original hard copies depending on the requirements of the request. Drawings shall include but not be limited to the following types: electronic, electrical, mechanical, and structural fabrication drawings; schematics; installation, procurement, and modification instruction drawings; charts, graphs, and space layouts.
• Produce CAD drawing packages and sheets for site maintenance and upgrade plans, using engineers’ specifications.
• Produce CAD drawing packages and sheets for various mechanical equipment repairs or upgrades, using engineers’ specifications.

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required. An associate degree in computer-aided drafting (CADICAM) is highly desired.
• Five (5) years engineering drafting experience.
• Two (2) years of experience in using an automated drafting system utilizing CAD software is required.
• Experience with the AutoCAD and Bentley MicroStation CAD software is highly desired.
• Familiarity with FAA systems, equipment, procedures and operations is highly desired.
• Knowledge of the AutoCAD or MicroStation computer drafting systems is highly desired.
• Knowledge of manual technical drafting techniques is required.