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Job Description:
T5 Program Summary: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Technical Support Services Contract 5 (T5) to Parsons in April 2023. Parsons is the prime contractor. This $1.8+ billion contract has a 4-year base period with two 3-year options. The statement of work includes a variety of activities that support the FAA’s Capital Investment Plan (CIP) and certain reimbursable programs, the FAA NextGen Program, national security programs and aviation safety. Specifically, work includes site selection and engineering, construction, environmental and fire/life safety, equipment installation and testing, drafting, contract surveillance, and other technical services as required. Work is performed across the nation in each of the FAA’s nine regions as well as the Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and the Technical Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey and in several U.S. territories. An average staff of 500 with a peak staff over 650 supports this contract, in addition to those subcontractors who perform construction work.
A. General requirements:
- This operator works closely with design originators, preparing drawings or computer models of complex, or original designs that include multiple view, and detail drawings, require considerable drafting skill to visualize and portray.
- The operator works from sketches, computer models and verbal information supplied by an architect, engineer, or designer to determine the most appropriate views, detail drawings, and supplementary information needed to complete assignments.
- This operator selects required information from computer programs, manufacturers' catalogs and technical guides.
- Manager, Lead or design originator may suggest methods of approach or provide advice on unusually difficult problems.
- This worker may occasionally interpret general designs prepared by others to complete minor details, may provide advice and guidance to lower level drafters or serve as coordinator and planner for large and complex drafting projects.
B. Specific duties are:
- Understands reference/model file concept for preparation of facility construction drawing package.
- Able to manipulate multiple reference/model files to prepare specific discipline plan drawing and section/details.
- Able to work independently, with a minimum or no supervision from the engineer.
- Able to interpret and incorporate client’s Computer Aided Engineering Graphics (CAEG) standards.
- Proficient with AutoCAD.
- Checks the validity of drawing contents prior to adding to the inventory
- Ensures the proper filing of drawings
- Provides copies of drawings upon request
- Accepts incoming drawing packages from Drafting Manager or Lead Drafter.
- When no hardcopies are provided, creates PDF files from stored folder when directed the project is complete.
- Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
Requirement:
- High school diploma or equivalent is required. College degree preferred.
- Must be computer savvy and a fast learner
- 4 plus years of Computer Aided Drafting experience, knowledge of AutoCAD and drafting techniques are required.
- Good oral communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team are prerequisites.
- Must be able to meet customer security requirements. A background check by the Federal Authorities will be performed.
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $15.68 - $71.30We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- College degree
- 4+ years of Computer Aided Drafting experience
- Proficient with AutoCAD
- Knowledge of drafting techniques and ability to manipulate reference/model files
- Able to interpret and incorporate client's Computer Aided Engineering Graphics (CAEG) standards
- Computer savvy and fast learner
- Good oral communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; ability to work on a team
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Must be able to meet customer security requirements; federal background check will be performed
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
