Structural Drafter

We are seeking a dedicated Structural CAD Drafter/Designer to join our Portland structural engineering team. This role involves closely collaborating with structural engineers to prepare construction drawings and project documentation for a diverse range of building and infrastructure projects across commercial, institutional, government, healthcare, industrial, and energy sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural drawings and project documentation using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Create and modify construction documents based on engineer markups, sketches, and design criteria.
• Produce structural building and framing plans, details, sections, and schedules.
• Independently complete drafting and design assignments with a high degree of accuracy.
• Assist multiple project teams and support project delivery schedules.
• Generate graphs, charts, overlays, and simple isometric drawings.
• Maintain quality standards and ensure on-time completion of deliverables.

Requirements

• 3+ years of drafting and design experience.
• Experience with structural building projects and framing systems preferred.
• Advanced AutoCAD and BIM capabilities.
• Proficiency with Revit and current AutoCAD platforms.
• Strong Microsoft Office and Bluebeam skills.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple engineering teams.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Revit is the top qualification as all projects are moving to this platform.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with the Portland team and national teams.
• Associate's Degree or Technical Degree in Engineering Technology, Drafting, Design, or related discipline preferred.
• Prior experience supporting consulting engineering firms.

Work Environment

The position offers a hybrid work environment, with in-office work required from Monday to Wednesday and optional remote work on Thursday and Friday. The office is located in downtown Portland, featuring modern amenities and convenient transit access. The firm boasts a strong culture focused on collaboration, professional growth, and technical excellence, with a diverse project portfolio.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $59,000.00 - $76,000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

• 8.5 paid company holidays
• Holiday celebrations (holiday party, summer picnic, Halloween potluck) and other social events
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) eligibility on day one of employment
• Generous tiered 401(k) match program
• Employee medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (the majority of premiums paid for employees)
• Dependent medical, dental, and vision insurance (premiums are partially company-paid)
• Flexible spending account and health savings account options (generous HSA contributions)
• Flexible PTO

Schedule

Hybrid position: in-office Monday to Wednesday, optional remote work Thursday and Friday.