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Drafter II (Job ID: 3885)

Valkyrie Enterprises Inc.
paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Norfolk
Jun 16, 2025




Position:
Drafter II (Job ID: 3885)



Location:

Norfolk, VA



Remote Status: Hybrid

Job Id:
3885

# of Openings:
2


Drafter II

Purpose:


  • Valkyrie has an immediate need for a Drafter II who will provide key support for Department of Defense (DoD), Department of State (DoS) and other US Federal Government Electrical and Electronic drafting Systems
  • Job is located in Norfolk Virginia and has the option of being Remote/Hybrid.


Job Description:


  • Uses AutoCAD, and other drafting tools, to prepare and assist in the development of engineering drawings, plans, and sketches.
  • Assists with the development of engineering drawings, plans and sketches
  • Produce drawings that include complex design features requiring considerable drafting skills to visualize and portray.
  • Read, interpret, and draw electrical, electronic, and electro-mechanical diagrams and schematics.
  • Directly interface with upper management, engineers, and senior DoD personnel on plans and/or status of projects deadlines.
  • Understand and adhere to DoD, customer and company policies and practices while updating and maintain drawing tracking databases using AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite (I.e., Project and Excel), and other software-based applications.
  • Performs drafting for a wide spectrum of assignments requiring alternative analysis, innovation and judgment based on standards.
  • Assumes responsibility for contributing to the success of major or multiple projects with minimal supervision.
  • Provides engineering assistance in preparing project packages for installation, and As-Built drawings.
  • Updates various engineering drawings per drawing standards.
  • Utilizes government provided redline drawings and/or other changes to update technical data packages and drawings for final release.
  • Updates and maintain drawing tracking databases.
  • Participates in surveys at customer's site (may include austere locations within and outside of the Continental United States)
  • Has assignments that require the use of mathematical formulas to draw and work from sketches and models.
  • Uses verbal or written information supplied by engineering staff and designers.
  • Resolves routine problems with little to no supervisor input.


Qualifications


  • Must have an associate's degree +3 years of CAD experience in a professional engineering environment or at least 5 years of CAD experience in leu of the associates degree.
  • Must have completed formal CAD instruction course or training.
  • Must be familiar with drafting standards, symbols, and engineering terms.
  • Must have working knowledge of basic electrical and electronic principles.
  • Must be familiar with the National Electric Code (NEC) requirements and practices.
  • Must be familiar with electronics/electrical systems including, but not limited to:

    • Intrusion Detection Systems
    • Access Control Systems
    • Closed Circuit Television
    • Intercom Systems
    • Mass Notification Systems
    • IP Network Infrastructure
    • ISP/OSP Infrastructure
    • Conduit Installation
    • Low Voltage Electronic Systems




Desired Qualifications:


  • Familiarly with DoD and DoS drawing requirements is preferred.
  • Manufacturer's certification or technical training is highly desirable (e.g., Lenel, Genetec, BICSI) is preferred.


Security Requirements:


  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD "Secret" security clearance with the possibility to upgrade to "Top Secret" if required.
  • Must be a US Citizen with a valid Driver's License.


Travel Requirements:


  • Between 10% - 20% Travel, international and domestic, depending on program requirements.
  • If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id ).


Physical Requirements:


  • Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
  • Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
  • Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.
  • Communicating with others to exchange information.
  • Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
  • Subject to outside environmental conditions (extreme cold/heat), Inside or Outside / Noise levels



Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie's commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.
Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401(k) with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).



Pay Range: $60,000 - $90,000 per year

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