Marine Drafter (AutoCAD)

Job Description

Everforth ECS is seeking Marine Drafter (AutoCAD) to work remotely. Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

We are seeking detail-oriented Marine Drafters to join our engineering and design team. In this role, you will be responsible for translating engineering concepts and field data into accurate 2D and 3D AutoCAD drawings. You will work closely with naval architects, production teams, and project managers to ensure that all vessel systems, structural components, and marine fabrications are drafted to engineering specifications. There are several positions available covering different technical disciplines.

Typical duties and responsibilities include:

• CAD Drafting & Design: Develop detailed mechanical, structural, electrical, and outfitting CAD drawings for marine components and vessel layouts using AutoCAD.
• Design Implementation: Translate preliminary sketches, engineering calculations, and field measurements into production-ready schematics and manufacturing drawings.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all drawings and designs adhere to marine industry classification standards (e.g., ABS, USCG, ISO).
• System Detailing: Draft designs for ship subsystems, piping, HVAC, hull structures, and/or dock/waterfront systems.
• Documentation Management: Create and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs), part numbers, and revision control documents.
• Collaboration: Review drawing packages with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure manufacturability, efficiency, and clarity.
• Site / Ship Checks: Occasionally visit active shipyards and/or waterfront sites to verify existing configurations, take measurements, and update "as-built" documentation.
• Some level of travel may be required.

Required Skills

• Education: Associate's/Bachelor's degree or diploma in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Drafting, or a related technical field is preferred, but not required.
• Experience: 2+ years of drafting experience in a mechanical, shipbuilding, or marine manufacturing environment.
• Software: Proven, hands-on proficiency in 2D and 3D drafting using AutoCAD. Familiarity with complementary software (e.g., ShipConstructor, Rhino, Navisworks) is highly desirable.
• Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of marine engineering principles, structural fabrication, and drafting standards. Ability to organize and maintain Layers within AutoCAD drawings is also required.
• Skills: Excellent print-reading skills, high spatial reasoning, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Communication & Problem Solving: Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of communicating clearly with engineering leadership and waterfront trades. The ability to work independently but maintain strong coordination with the team is also required.


Desired Skills


• Experience working directly with maritime regulatory bodies and classification societies such as ABS, USCG, SOLAS, etc.
• Experience with commercial marine standards.
• Experience in the use of AVEVA, Cadmatic, Foran, CMPIC, SKM or other ship design software.

ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

We value:
• Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
• Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven

Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!