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Virginia Beach, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Jun 2026
💰 $55,806/yr

About the role

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Construction and Support

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Autodesk AutoCAD, Collaboration, Engineering Drawings, Problem Solving, Project Planning

Certifications:

None

Experience:

3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

DRAFTER III


Contribute to the strategic direction of the business and support impactful mission outcomes as a Drafter III at GDIT. Here, you’ll enable the success of the most critical government missions and the growth of a meaningful career in Construction and Support.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Drafter III, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of United States Navy. You will play a crucial role in designing network systems to assist in the customers mission.
● Lead/Manage/Support

  • Develop and revise engineering drawings, rack elevations, cable diagrams, and installation packages.
  • Maintain accurate technical documentation and drawing baselines.
  • Incorperate engineering changes and field revisions into controlled documentation.
  • Support system installation, modernization, and sustainment efforts.
  • Ensure drawings and documentation are complete, accurate, and ready for execution.

● Collaborate with engineers, installers, technical writers, and project managers.

  • Coordinate with installation teams to verify field conditions and update documentation.
  • support design reviews and project planning activities.
  • Assist in resolving documentation discrepancies and drawing issues.

● Drive accurate and configuration controlled engineering drawings

● Utilize the following tools, skills and techologies:

  • Autodesk AutoCAD (required)
  • Autodesk Inventor (preferred)
  • WireCAD (preferred)
  • Engineering drawing standards and drafting practices.


WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your initiative and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Drafter III must have:
● Education: Associates of Arts/Associates of Science
● Experience: 3+ years of related experience
● Technical skills:

  • Technical drafting and design
  • Knowledge of the Shore Installation Process Handbook, SIPH (preferred)
  • Engineering drawing development and revision
  • Mechanical and electrical drawing interpretation
  • Technical documentation support
  • Configuration management and revision control
  • Attention to detail, quality assurance, and problem solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple documentation and drawing tasks

● Security clearance level: Active Secret
● US citizenship required
● Role requirements: On-site full time at JEB Little Creek

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.

The likely salary range for this position is $55,806 - $0. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Virginia Beach

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life bala

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General Dynamics Information Technology

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