Drafting Jobs in Chantilly, 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 (15 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • McLean, VA (15 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 6 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 (11 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Springfield, VA (11 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 7 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....

Senior Survey CAD Technician

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 5 days ago

AMT, LLC (AMT), an employee-owned consultant engineering firm, is seeking a Senior Survey CAD Technician to join our Team in Washington, DC and add significant value to our company growth....

Cad Technician

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

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

Civil Cad Technician

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

CAD/Revit Drafter Level II

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 19 days ago

Overview The CAD/Revit Drafter Level II supports the modeling and drafting needs of a federal BIM program by generating accurate 2D and 3D drawings, integrating design changes, and preparing construction...

CAD/Revit Drafter Level I

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 19 days ago

Overview The CAD/Revit Drafter Level I supports the modeling and drafting needs of a federal BIM program by generating accurate 2D and 3D drawings, integrating design changes, and preparing construction...

Technical Drafter 4 - COBRA

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 20 days ago

Updates and archives technical drafts and blueprints, ensuring accessibility for future reference and compliance audits....

Cable Plant Drafter

  • Chantilly, VA
  • 25 days ago
  • Chantilly, 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 (7 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Reston, VA (7 miles from Chantilly, 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 (19 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Chantilly, 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 (19 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Chantilly, 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 (8 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Sterling, VA (8 miles from Chantilly, 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 (19 miles from Chantilly, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Arlington, VA (19 miles from Chantilly, 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...

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Salary for Drafting Jobs in Chantilly, VA

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Highest Education Level

Draftings in Chantilly, 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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