77 cad designer jobs at 48 companies in Franklin, VA
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CAD Operator
Prince George, Virginia, United States
$23-$25/hrOnsiteFull Time
VSP Technologies: Private U.S. industrial fluid-sealing manufacturer and distributor serving transportation, chemical processing, energy, and marine customers.
High school diploma or equivalent, AutoCAD or equivalent CAD certification, demonstrated AutoCAD or similar CAD software experience, and a valid driver's license.
Marmon Aerospace & Defense: Marmon Aerospace & Defense Group manufactures mission-critical wire, cable, fiber-optic, and connectivity solutions for aerospace, defense, space, and industrial customers.
2+ YOEAssociate degree or technical certification in drafting, CAD, mechanical design, or related field; 2+ years CAD experience; CAD software proficiency; GD&T, engineering, and manufacturing knowledge; U.S. citizenship and ITAR eligibility.
Essnova Solutions: Minority-owned Alabama small-business government contractor delivering IT, professional, geospatial, healthcare, and environmental services to public and commercial clients.
2+ YOEHigh school diploma, 2+ years using CAD software, mechanical drawing and engineering documentation experience, and active Secret clearance or Interim Secret during onboarding.
Zachry Group: Turnkey engineering, construction, and maintenance services for industrial facilities.
5+ YOEProficient in AutoCAD/MicroStation and Microsoft Office, 5+ years structural/mechanical design experience, Associates in drafting/design or 4 years equivalent, ability to perform field walkdowns and obtain unescorted nuclear plant access.
AutoCAD, MicroStation, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Raster Design
Junior CAD Operator - Steel America (Job ID: 1481)
Norfolk, Virginia, United States
$24-$29/hrOnsiteFull Time
Colonna's Shipyard: Family-owned private shipyard serving commercial and government customers with ship repair, machining, and steel fabrication.
1+ YOEAssociate's degree in drafting or related field required; strong data, math, communication, and independent work skills. Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Project proficiency required; AutoCAD and SolidWorks experience preferred.
AutoCAD, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Project, SolidWorks, FARO Laser Tracking system, Messer Cutting system
Baltimore or Blacksburg or Richmond or Norfolk or Raleigh or Grand Rapids
OnsiteFull Time
Hanbury: Employee-owned American architecture and planning firm serving higher-education, cultural-arts, and preservation clients.
0+ YOEBachelor's (required) or master's in architecture/planning/landscape architecture; 0–5 years experience; strong graphic and technical drawing skills; proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite; familiarity with Revit, SketchUp, GIS; strong communication and collaboration skills.
nLogic: Employee-owned defense engineering and technical services contractor serving U.S. government, aerospace, and civil customers.
0+ YOERequires U.S. citizenship, active Secret clearance, high school diploma or equivalent, and CAD experience ranging from none for junior roles to 8+ years for senior roles.
BluePrint Automation: Industrial packaging machinery manufacturer designing automated case packers and tray-packing systems for consumer-goods producers.
5+ YOERequires 5+ years of industry experience, an associate degree in drafting or equivalent technical design experience, AutoCAD Electrical, Windows, Word, Excel, and knowledge of UL, NEC, and NFPA 79.
Kinetics, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), CADLink, Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD Electrical
Dominion EnergyNYSE: D: Public utility holding providing regulated electricity, natural gas and clean-energy generation across Virginia and the Carolinas.
0+ YOERequires electrical distribution design knowledge, project management, technical aptitude, communication skills, and an associate degree or equivalent education and related experience; experience level varies by classification.
StratasCorp: The new generation supporting the next-gen warfighter.
High school diploma or equivalent, active Secret clearance, AutoCAD experience preferred, and ability to travel domestically and internationally and work in shipyard environments.
Team Fishel: Utility engineering and construction firm.
Knowledge of design standards, AutoCAD/GIS proficiency, strong math and communication skills, ability to plan work and maintain QA/QC; basic electrical distribution knowledge preferred.
Sargent & Lundy: Professional engineering consultancy for the power and energy industry.
3+ YOE3+ years detailed mechanical plant design experience; proficiency with SmartPlant S3D/SPID/SPF; clash detection and deliverable review; ability to coordinate multi-discipline teams and mentor junior designers.
SmartPlant S3D, SPID, SPF, MicroStation, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office
Ventilation Designer and Programmer (VA, Portsmouth)
Portsmouth, Virginia, United States
$60k-$90k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Armada Inc.: Private maritime-defense contractor serving industrial clients with preservation, mechanical, scaffolding, remediation, and staffing services.
2+ YOEDesign and program ventilation components for shipboard applications using AutoCAD, CAD/Inventor, and nesting/programming software; perform shipboard surveys; follow NAVSEA standards; minimum 2 years using 2D/3D software.
AutoCAD, Trimble Fab Shop Pro, CAD, Inventor, Design2Fab, Nesting Softwares
Pittsburgh or Philadelphia or Columbus or Independence or Troy or Cincinnati or Saint Paul or Milwaukee or Andover or Syracuse or Virginia Beach or Alexandria or Columbia or Richmond
$64k-$105k/yrHybridFull Time
Brown and Caldwell: Environmental engineering and construction services firm.
4+ YOE4+ years in process mechanical design; proficient in Revit and AutoCAD; P&ID coordination; piping design; project design gates; mentoring.
Norfolk or Richmond or Ashland or Chester or Virginia
OnsiteFull Time
Professional Fire Protection: Locally owned fire protection serving commercial businesses across Virginia and Eastern North Carolina.
2+ YOERequires 2–3 years of fire sprinkler design or estimating experience, AutoCAD or similar software, hydraulic calculations, NFPA standards knowledge, blueprint interpretation, and strong analytical and communication skills.
Vienna or Glen Allen or Baltimore or Roanoke or Virginia Beach or Newport News or Washington or Fulton
$60k-$106k/yrOnsiteFull Time
HDR: Global professional services firm specializing in architecture, engineering, and construction.
Bachelor's degree in civil/electrical or related engineering; EIT preferred; strong verbal/written skills; ability to multitask; experience with Microsoft Office, Synchro/Sim Traffic, HCS, AutoCAD, MicroStation.
Microsoft Office, Synchro/Sim Traffic, HCS, AutoCAD, MicroStation
Vienna or Glen Allen or Fulton or Baltimore or Newport News or Roanoke or Washington or Virginia Beach
OnsiteFull Time
HDR: Global professional services firm specializing in architecture, engineering, and construction.
Bachelor's in civil or electrical engineering, EIT preferred, strong verbal/written skills, multitasking ability, and commitment to employee-owned culture.
Microsoft Office, Synchro/Sim Traffic, HCS, AutoCAD, MicroStation
FALL 2026 DESIGNER CO-OP (Newport News, Virginia, United States)
Newport News, Virginia, United States
OnsitePart Time, Internship
Newport News Shipbuilding: U.S. shipyard designing, building and maintaining nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and submarines for the Navy.
U.S. citizen, full-time 2-year college student pursuing an Associates in Drafting and Design, cumulative GPA ≥2.5, ability to work up to 20 hours/week, unofficial transcripts required.
AutoCAD, Inventor, CATIA, Siemens NX, Microsoft Office