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Senior Drafter / Designer

Riggins

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Hampton, VA
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Requirements

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Associate's degree

Job overview

Riggins is hiring a Senior Drafter / Designer. The Senior Drafter / Designer will lead complex design efforts, develop complete drawing packages, perform advanced 3D modeling, and ensure designs are fabrication-ready and compliant with industry standards. This high-responsibility role requires strong independent performance and expert-level AutoCAD 2D and 3D capability.

Key focus areas include Develop complex 2D and 3D models using AutoCAD, Produce complete, fabrication-ready drawing packages, and Perform advanced structural layout and design development.

Successful candidates bring Associate's Or Bachelor's Degree In Drafting Engineering Technology Or Related Field. Important skills include AutoCAD 2D, AutoCAD 3D, Complex Design Efforts, Drawing Packages, Advanced 3D Modeling, and Fabrication-Ready Designs. Preferred (not required): Autodesk Inventor, CVN Structural Drafting, Submarine Structural Drafting, and ASME Code Pressure Vessels.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

AutoCAD 2DAutoCAD 3DComplex Design EffortsDrawing PackagesAdvanced 3D ModelingFabrication-Ready DesignsIndustry Standards ComplianceAdvanced Structural LayoutDesign DevelopmentDrawing Review and CheckingCNC-Ready Cut Files DevelopmentMaterial Forming Details DevelopmentCollaborationTechnical GuidanceApplicable Codes and Standards ComplianceHeavy Structural SteelWelded DesignLoftingMaterials UnderstandingManufacturing ProcessesGD&TReliabilityStrong Work EthicConsistent ProductivityProject ManagementAutodesk InventorCVN Structural DraftingSubmarine Structural DraftingASME Code Pressure VesselsHeat Exchangers

Qualifications

10+ Years Drafting/Design Experience in Heavy Industrial, Shipyard, or Manufacturing EnvironmentsAssociate's or Bachelor's Degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or Related Field

Full job description

Position Overview

This is a high-responsibility role requiring strong independent performance. The Senior Drafter / Designer will lead complex design e orts, develop complete drawing packages, perform advanced 3D modeling, and ensure designs are fabrication-ready and compliant with industry standards.

This position requires expert-level AutoCAD 2D and 3D capability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop complex 2D and 3D models using AutoCAD (REQUIRED)

  • Produce complete, fabrication-ready drawing packages

  • Perform advanced structural layout and design development

  • Review and check drawings for accuracy and compliance

  • Develop CNC-ready cut files

  • Develop material forming details

  • Collaborate directly with designers, engineers, project managers, and clients

  • Provide technical guidance to junior drafters

  • Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards

Required Qualifications

  • 10+ years of drafting/design experience in heavy industrial, shipyard, or manufacturing environments

  • Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD (2D and 3D modeling REQUIRED)

  • Strong understanding of heavy structural steel and welded design

  • Experience producing fabrication-ready drawing packages independently

  • Experience in lofting and developing CNC cutting files

  • Deep understanding of materials and manufacturing processes

  • Strong knowledge of GD&T

  • Proven reliability, strong work ethic, and consistent productivity

  • Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor (preferred)

  • Experience with CVN or submarine structural drafting

  • Experience with ASME Code pressure vessels or heat exchangers

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field

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