Engineering CAD Specialist

Company Overview

Pantheon Data (a Kenific Holding company) is a private, small business based in the Washington, DC, area. Pantheon Data was founded in 2011, initially providing acquisition and supply chain management services to the US Coast Guard. Our service offerings have grown in the past ten years, including infrastructure resiliency, contact center operations, information technology, software engineering, program management, strategic communications, engineering, and cybersecurity. We have also grown our customer base to include commercial clients. The company has used this experience to expand our service offerings to other agencies within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Defense (DoD), and other Federal Civilian Agencies.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Draftsman / Engineering CAD Specialist to support the Fast Response Cutter (FRC) program for the U.S. Coast Guard. This role sits at the intersection of engineering and drafting, supporting Coast Guard engineers by developing, modifying, and maintaining high-quality CAD drawings that reflect approved technical direction and vessel configurations.

You will work closely with naval engineers, configuration managers, and program staff to ensure engineering drawings are accurate, compliant with Coast Guard standards, and ready to support acquisition, sustainment, and fleet operations.

Responsibilities

CAD & Engineering Drawing Support

• Create, modify, and maintain naval engineering drawings using AutoCAD, supporting hull, mechanical, electrical, and electronic (HM&E) systems.
• Translate engineering direction, red-lined markups, and technical inputs into accurate, production-ready CAD drawings.
• Apply U.S. Coast Guard CAD and drafting standards, including standard borders, title blocks, layers, symbology, and AutoCAD block libraries.
• Prepare drawings for initial release and ensure revisions, annotations, and updates are clearly documented and technically correct.
• Update tables, notes, dimensions, and annotations to reflect approved engineering changes.

Engineering CAD Specialist Functions

• Support Coast Guard engineers by serving as a technical CAD resource for engineering analysis, design updates, and configuration changes.
• Assist with maintaining alignment between engineering intent, approved configurations, and drawing outputs.
• Support configuration management activities by ensuring drawings reflect current baselines and approved changes.
• Help engineers interpret, organize, and apply technical data within CAD environments.

Program Coordination & Deliverables

• Coordinate with engineers, program staff, and stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure drawing accuracy.
• Provide status updates and respond to requests from government representatives as needed.
• Deliver all drawings and documentation electronically, ensuring compatibility with DHS-standard Microsoft Office environments.
• Maintain organized electronic files and drawing packages in accordance with program requirements.

Required Skills and Experience

• Associate's degree in Drafting, Engineering, or a related field; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of relevant drafting or CAD experience (education and experience may be combined).
• Minimum 10 years of total work experience.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD for engineering and technical drawings.
• Ability to interpret engineering markups, redlines, and technical guidance.
• General understanding of naval, mechanical, or shipboard systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DHS suitability.
• Strong attention to detail and technical accuracy.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative, engineering-focused environment.
• Ability to work effectively remotely in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to meet deadlines and produce quality work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite software including Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard, Navy, or DoD engineering or acquisition programs.
• Familiarity with shipboard or maritime platforms; experience with Fast Response Cutters is a strong plus.
• Exposure to hull, mechanical, electrical, or electronic (HM&E) disciplines.
• Experience working alongside engineers in a program office, shipyard, or technical support environment.

Clearance Requirements

U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Work Location: Hybrid - USCG HQ (DHS St. Elizabeth's Campus in D.C.)

• Our company prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
• If the position is remote or hybrid, you may periodically work from a Pantheon Data office location or client site.
• If this position is assigned to a Pantheon Data office location or client site, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for specific client requirements.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000. 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.

Benefits Overview

We are always looking for good people! Pantheon Data is committed to providing its employees with competitive salaries and benefits in order to increase employee satisfaction and productivity.In addition to our benefits, we also offer SmartBenefits through the Washington Metro Area Transportation Authority, where you specify an amount of your pre-tax wages be paid directly to your SmarTrip account. In some cases, tuition assistance may be available for continuing education expenses and certifications related to their position. Additional details may be found at https://pantheon-data.com/careers/

Pantheon Data Important Information

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our Talent Team at Recruiting@pantheon-data.com or by phone (571) 363-4020.

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