Drafting Jobs in Ashburn, VA

A Drafter in the construction industry plays a crucial role in translating architectural or engineering designs into detailed technical drawings. These drawings are typically used as visual guidelines for constructing buildings or infrastructure projects. Drafters create plans for different project aspects like structural foundations, electrical systems, and piping layouts. They use specialized software to create 2D and 3D representations, which includes precise measurements, materials, procedures, and other vital construction details.

Essential skills for a Drafter include strong technical drawing abilities, proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) software, spatial understanding, and keen attention to detail. They should also have knowledge of construction methods and materials. Drafters often require an associate degree in drafting, while a certification from the American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) can help highlight their professional competence. Before becoming a drafter, a person may have roles such as a CAD technician, architectural assistant, or engineering technician, where they gain the necessary experience in technical drawing and design.

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Electrical Systems Engineer/Building Information Modeling - Systems Manager

  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 4 hours ago

You will perform engineering tasks preparing detailed information, produce CADD shop drawings for project teams to install work by, identify pre-fabrication opportunities, and technically support project...

Senior BIM / CAD Specialist

  • Springfield, VA (20 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Springfield, VA (20 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 5 hours ago

Provide CAD drafting/BIM modeling support. Develop/facilitate BIM files and understand the extent of each project scope of work for external and internal organizations....

Cad Technician

  • Ashburn, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Ashburn, VA
  • 9 days ago

Degree or certification in Computer Aided Drafting and Design or related experience (0-1 years). Strong oral and written communication skills....

Drafter Drafter

  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 13 days ago

Experience coaching or mentoring junior drafters and contributing to drafting process improvements or tool adoption....

Civil Cad Technician

  • Ashburn, VA
  • 14 days ago
  • Ashburn, VA
  • 14 days ago

Degree or certification in Computer Aided Drafting and Design or related experience (0-1 years). Strong oral and written communication skills....

Cable Plant Drafter

  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 25 days ago

The Opportunity: We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Cable Plant Drafter to create and maintain accurate drawings and documentation for our telecommunications infrastructure....

Mechanical Drafter

  • Reston, VA (9 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Reston, VA (9 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 28 days ago

[Preferred] - Experience in reading/interpreting/drafting P&IDs and incorporating complex redline changes into the drawings....

Civil CAD Designer

  • Bethesda, MD (21 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (21 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 28 days ago

Job Duties & Qualifications: 2-5+ years experience drafting civil projects that involve land development, site design, and grading. Proficient with autocad....

Survey Cad Technician

  • Bethesda, MD (21 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (21 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 28 days ago

Job Details: Survey Cad Technician Job Duties & Qualifications: 3+ years experience working as a Survey Cad Technician for a Civil Consulting Firm. Proficient with autocad. Civil 3D experience....

BIM Modeler

  • Sterling, VA (4 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Sterling, VA (4 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 28 days ago

* Work with Family Development Team for the revised standards or for a project's needs. * Create project specific families for projects they are leading. * Lead and supervise modeling and...

Jr CAD Specialist (Space Planning)

  • Arlington, VA (23 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Arlington, VA (23 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

drawing labels, label styles, and label themes that are visibly published within the CAFM environment] Qualifications: Security Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Education: Associate Degree in Drafting...

CADD/BIM Specialist (Draftsman/CAD Operator) - TS/SCI Required

  • Reston, VA (9 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Reston, VA (9 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 60+ days ago

Role and Responsibility: Develop various engineering and technical data into models using Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Utilize CADD/BIM systems including...

Survey CAD Technician II - Leesburg, VA

  • Leesburg, VA (6 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Leesburg, VA (6 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 90+ days ago

Draft final house location surveys from survey crew field notes and personal field measurements of building improvements....

CAD Designer

  • Herndon, VA (9 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Herndon, VA (9 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 90+ days ago

Professional experience working with SolidWorks, NX, or a similar CAD program (modeling and drafting) is essential....

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Salary for Drafting Jobs in Ashburn, VA

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Highest Education Level

Draftings in Ashburn, VA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
39.5%
Associate's Degree
25.6%
Master's Degree
13.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.1%
High School or GED
7.6%
Some College
1.4%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some High School
0.3%


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