Structural Drafter
About the role
A structural engineering firm with offices in Idaho, New Jersey, and Montana is seeking a Structural Drafter to join its New Jersey team. This is a hands-on production role working directly with structural engineers. The Structural Drafter will own drafting work from project kickoff through the final document set while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
Responsibilities
- Produce and review structural plans, details, elevations, and schedules in Revit
- Accurately implement redlines and markups from engineers and team leaders
- Gather project information during kickoff meetings to support early-phase document sets
- Coordinate with engineers to ensure drawings meet design requirements and project objectives
- Recognize and flag structural or constructability issues for engineer review
- Participate in project meetings and contribute from a drafting perspective
Requirements
- 2+ years of professional structural drafting and construction document experience
- Advanced Revit proficiency, including complex structural modeling and Revit family creation
- Experience in a structural engineering office or closely related AEC environment strongly preferred
- Solid understanding of structural systems, construction types, materials, and fasteners
- Associate's degree or certificate in Drafting, Design Technology, or a related field preferred
- AutoCAD familiarity preferred
- Bluebeam Revu experience is a plus
Skills
Significant experience with walk-in cooler or cold storage structural projects is a strong differentiator for this position.
Benefits
- Company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, Spouse Life, and Child Life
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401(k) with 3% Safe Harbor Employer Contribution
- Hybrid work arrangement - up to 2 days per week from home after 6 months
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Bereavement Leave
- Parental and Birthing Parent Leave
- $100 annual Adventure Bravely reimbursement for outdoor gear, passes, or experiences
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Professional Development Support
- NJ Earned Sick Leave
- Temporary Disability Insurance
- Family Leave Insurance
Schedule
This position is based in the Lyndhurst, New Jersey office. Hybrid work of up to two days per week from home is available after six months, based on performance, position, and team needs.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Employment visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.