Cad Drafter

About the role

The CAD Drafter develops detailed AutoCAD drawings for structural safety equipment design and layout across a variety of commercial projects. This role focuses on accurate structural detailing, clear documentation, and close coordination with construction teams to ensure safety equipment is properly planned and implemented.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Charleston, SC. The role is primarily office‑based with approximately 20% travel to construction sites for walk‑throughs and field verification.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed AutoCAD drawings for structural safety equipment design and layout for commercial projects.
• Produce precise structural detail drawings that support engineering, architectural, and construction documentation requirements.
• Interpret and incorporate redline drawings and markups into updated design and construction documents.
• Prepare and maintain bills of materials (BOM) associated with safety equipment layouts and related designs.
• Conduct site walk‑throughs at construction locations to document project requirements and verify field conditions.
• Document safety equipment layouts based on site observations, project specifications, and engineering standards.
• Translate blueprints, schematics, and engineering concepts into clear, accurate CAD drawings.
• Collaborate with mechanical, civil, architectural, and MEP stakeholders to ensure drawings align with multidisciplinary project needs.
• Revise and update drawings in response to design changes, field feedback, and construction redlines.
• Organize and maintain drawing files and documentation to support project tracking and construction workflows.

Skills

• 6‑10 years of experience using AutoCAD for design, drafting, and detailing.
• Strong proficiency in CAD detailing, including structural detail drawings for commercial projects.
• Hands‑on experience with structural design and drafting for safety equipment layouts.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, redline drawings, and construction documents.
• Experience preparing and managing bills of materials (BOM) for design projects.
• Capability to perform site walk‑throughs and accurately document project requirements.
• Proficiency in creating and updating documentation for safety equipment layouts.
• Understanding of mechanical, civil, and architectural drawing standards and practices.
• Experience with drafting and design in engineering and construction environments.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in schematic and technical drawing production.
• Experience with Revit for design and drafting in architectural, structural, or MEP contexts.
• Background in mechanical design and CAD drafting for engineering projects.
• Familiarity with MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) design and coordination in construction documents.
• Experience working with architecture and structural engineering teams on commercial construction projects.
• Ability to create and revise schematics and detailed drawings for multidisciplinary project teams.
• Comfort working with a variety of drawing types, including mechanical, civil, and architectural plans.
• Strong organizational skills for managing multiple drawing packages and project documentation.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00 per hour. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)