Structural Drafter

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About the role

We are seeking a skilled Structural Drafter to prepare and review structural drawings and documents, ensuring compliance with relevant codes, office standards, and drafting standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review structural drawings and documents, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards.
• Implement redlines from engineers, team managers, and clients to modify and create details and construction documents.
• Gather necessary information at the start of projects to produce a 50% review set with minimal guidance.
• Coordinate with engineers to ensure drawings meet design requirements and project objectives.
• Apply verbal directions accurately to the production of construction documents.
• Identify and resolve structural or constructability issues in collaboration with the Team Leader and engineer.
• Work independently and collaboratively with design and engineering teams, acting professionally and exemplifying core values.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of structural drafting experience.
• Proficiency in Revit with the ability to model complex structures and problem-solve Revit challenges.
• Experience working with engineering firms on various building types and materials.
• Advanced understanding of structural materials, construction types, and fasteners.
• Excellent communication skills with engineers, internal teams, contractors, and clients.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a structural office or related industry creating construction documents.
• Associates or advanced degree in a design/drafting-related field is strongly preferred.
• Ability to forecast project schedules and budgets.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $75,000 – $100,000 per year. Individual compensation within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, and internal equity.

Benefits

Full benefits package provided.

Schedule

This is a permanent, fully remote position based in North Arlington, NJ.