CAD Operator

Location
Salary
Job Type
Wallops Island, VA
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Full-Time

Full Job Summary

This position will be responsible for assisting in drawing package development, drawing package updates/redlines, and overall new design creation based off team input. Requirement for experience in CAD based software, specifically AutoCAD Plant3d or similar software for 3d model creation.

Duties

  • Participate and provide input/drawings for designs and system reviews to verify systems are designed in accordance with national codes and standards.
  • Work with Operations and Maintenance Team to verify redlines are captured and drawing packages are accurate for the field operations.
  • Develop and review drawing packages for all systems, as well as incorporate redlines and keep drawing packages up to date and accurate.
  • Participate in design development/review meetings with other internal groups including Operations and Maintenance, Quality and Safety, and the management teams as needed.
  • Assists in the development of engineering process documentation, design review packages, and assisting in development/upkeep for all engineering related documentation for MARS.
  • Performs field inspections and reviews of operational launch pads and other systems to assess conformance with drawing packages and design intent.  
  • Participates in the development of system change documentation to increase operating efficiency, performance, safety, and reliability.
  • Perform field inspections to verify drawing packages/designs are accurate.

Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Covid-19 Vaccination

Qualifications

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and secure reliable transportation to the Authority’s Norfolk Office to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport Offices and facilities on Virginia’s Eastern Shore.
  • Must be able to maintain secured access to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport and supporting facilities.
  • Position requires a strong base of knowledge in design and drafting. Specifically, a strong background in piping system design and development.
  • Technical writing competency to portray ideas, detailed designs, and overall processes in a manner that is professional and concise with proper details.
  • Requires ability to manage multiple projects in parallel.
  • Must be flexible in working in across-disciplined environment with other engineers.
  • Strong background in AutoCAD Plant3d or similar software with experience in drawing package development to issue for construction.

Education

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and secure reliable transportation to the Authority’s Norfolk Office to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport Offices and facilities on Virginia’s Eastern Shore.
  • Must be able to maintain secured access to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport and supporting facilities.
  • Position requires a strong base of knowledge in design and drafting. Specifically, a strong background in piping system design and development.  
  • Technical writing competency to portray ideas, detailed designs, and overall processes in a manner that is professional and concise with proper details. 
  • Requires ability to manage multiple projects in parallel.
  • Must be flexible in working in across-disciplined environment with other engineers. 
  • Strong background in AutoCAD Plant3d or similar software with experience in drawing package development to issue for construction.

Benefits

The employer will provide at no cost to the employee:

  • Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
  • Retirement contribution equaling 11% of your salary.
  • Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Term Life insurance

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Additional Job Details

Opening/Closing Date
3/3/2023 - 3/7/2023
Remote Job
NO
Telework Eligible
Occasional
Travel Required
Travel to and from VCSFA properties and occasional other travel
Relocation Expenses Reimbursement
Not offered
Appointment Type
Permanent
Supervisory Status
NO
Security Clearance
NO
Pre-Employment & Random Drug Test
YES
Background Check
YES
Required Documents
Documents to verify employment eligibility (I9)