Drafter

Job Title:

Drafter

Location:

Long Beach Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (LBVAHCS), 5901

E. 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90822.

Contract:

Temporary Professional Staffing Services under the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Position is on‑site, full‑time (40 hours per week, 8 hours per day).

The Drafter works with the Engineering Service, Projects Section, reporting to the Chief of Projects & Construction Management. The role supports the Contracted Temporary Staff Architect in developing deadlines, overall objectives, available resources, and tasks necessary to complete campus building site documentation into AutoCAD, Revit, and ZLink format. The Architect reviews completed work to assess its effectiveness in meeting all requirements.

• Assist architects in developing drafting solutions for campus facilities and varied spaces.
• Prepare detailed AutoCAD and Revit drawings, plans, elevations, and visual presentations.
• Analyze architectural drawings and develop furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) layouts aligned with building systems.
• Interpret plans for compliance with VA standards, codes, and specifications.
• Maintain drawing room, documentation, and project records for design and construction.
• Update and manage drawing files in AutoCAD, Revit, and ZLink systems.
• Identify inaccuracies in drawings and coordinate corrections with architects and leadership.
• Document space changes after moves or construction and update design files accordingly.
• Support administrative tasks, including scheduling, move plans, and project meetings.
• Ensure compliance with accessibility, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and assist in maintaining documentation schedules.

• Authorization to permanently work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Minimum of five (5) years of commercial drafting experience.
• Bachelor's degree OR 8–10 years of related experience (in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree).
• Associate’s degree in engineering drafting or a bachelor’s degree.
• Knowledge of healthcare design and understanding of fire codes, life safety codes, building codes, barrier‑free design, systems, cleaning and maintenance concepts, ergonomics, and safety criteria.
• Ability to review and interpret blueprints and specifications; drafting assignments require comprehension of the detailed characteristics of items being designed and association with accepted design practices.
• Skilled in free‑form drawing and drawing to scale when on a job site, measuring for a project.
• Expertise with recommendations for selection, specification, procurement, and placement of furnishings.
• Three (3) years of AutoCAD, 3 years of Revit, and 1 year of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Must be able to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with contractors, management officials, vendors, Contracting Officers, and meet stated deadlines.

• Certifications such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Teams.

• Health, financial, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development and tuition assistance.
• Work‑life programs.
• Employee award programs for exceptional performance and service standards.
• Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week are eligible to participate in the benefit programs.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.