Entry Level Cad Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Overview

CTG's long-standing Fortune 500 client of over 15 years has a W2 contract assignment for a Drafting/CAD Technician II.

Type: Contract
Job Title: Drafting/CAD Technician II
Location: Christiansburg, VA
Candidates must be able to commute and work onsite in Christiansburg, VA
Pay Rate: Based on experience
Work Hours: M-F 8am-5pm
Education: Associate degree or 2-year technical degree in CAD/CAM, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electromechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field.

Description

We are seeking a contract Drafting/CAD Technician II to support engineering, maintenance, and operations teams with the creation, revision, control, and management of technical drawings and related project documentation.

This role will focus on developing and maintaining accurate CAD drawings, supporting design detailing from initial engineering concepts, and ensuring drawing updates are properly reviewed, documented, and controlled within established drawing management and PDM systems.

The CAD Technician will work closely with engineers to convert conceptual or modeled designs into complete drawing packages, update existing drawings based on field conditions, field markups, legacy drawings, or project changes, and maintain drawing accuracy throughout the revision process.

Responsibilities will also include supporting project documentation needs, organizing drawings, incorporating redlines, digitizing legacy drawings, tracking revisions, performing basic engineering calculations, updating specifications, and coordinating supporting technical information.

This position will interface with internal customers, primarily operations and maintenance personnel, to document requests, retrieve existing drawings, clarify drawing needs, and help ensure accurate technical information is available to support daily plant activities, troubleshooting, and project execution.

The ideal candidate will have strong CAD drafting skills, experience working in a controlled documentation environment, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with engineering, maintenance, and operations personnel.

Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar CAD platforms is preferred, along with familiarity with PDM or drawing vault systems, manufacturing environments, mechanical or electrical equipment documentation, and continuous improvement of drawing and documentation workflows.

Requirements:

• Proficiency with SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD software
• Ability to create, revise, and maintain detailed drawings and drawing packages
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing drawings
• Working knowledge of GD&T and standard drafting practices
• Experience updating drawings from redlines, field changes, engineering input, or project documentation
• Experience converting legacy drawings, sketches, field markups, or other source documentation into accurate, controlled CAD drawings
• Ability to support basic engineering calculations and prepare or revise technical specifications under engineering direction
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general computer-based documentation tools
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and document control discipline
• Ability to identify and recommend improvements to drawing, documentation, and workflow processes
• Ability to train new employees or team members on established drawing management, CAD, and documentation procedures
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

• Experience with SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD software
• Experience creating, revising, and maintaining engineering drawings and drawing packages
• Knowledge of GD&T and standard drafting practices
• Experience working with controlled drawings, revisions, redlines, and technical documentation
• Ability to interpret engineering concepts and translate them into accurate CAD drawings
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively collaborate with engineers, maintenance personnel, operations teams, and other internal customers
• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or plant engineering environment is preferred

Additional Information

• No third party resumes will be accepted
• Drug testing and/or other employment-related inquiries may be conducted
• CTG will consider for employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.
• All interested individuals MUST be able to work on a W2 Tax basis (no C2C or third party vendors)
• CTG is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer
• CTG is an E-Verify Company

To be considered for this opportunity, please apply directly through our website by clicking the link below.