Structural Drafter

Job Title:

Structural Drafter

Job Description

The Structural Drafter prepares detailed plans and drawings for commercial buildings using AutoCAD and Revit. This role collaborates closely with design engineers to develop accurate structural documentation and contribute to high-quality drawing sets and presentations for a variety of projects.

Responsibilities

+ Create detailed structural drawings, plans, and sections for commercial buildings using AutoCAD and Revit software.

+ Develop and refine structural details in support of engineering designs and project requirements.

+ Interpret and apply redlines, markups, and design changes accurately to existing drawings.

+ Prepare diagrams and 3D views to support Building Information Modeling (BIM) and project visualization.

+ Collaborate with design engineers to clarify design intent and ensure drawings align with structural calculations and standards.

+ Contribute to the overall presentation quality of drawing sets and project documentation.

+ Maintain organized drawing files and ensure consistency and accuracy across all drafted documents.

+ Support multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and quality expectations.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in AutoCAD for structural drafting of commercial building projects.

+ Proficiency in Revit for creating and modifying structural models and drawings.

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Experience with structural drafting, including plans, details, and sections.

+ Ability to interpret and apply redlines and markups from design engineers accurately.

+ Familiarity with BIM workflows and 3D modeling for structural design documentation.

+ Strong attention to detail and accuracy in technical drawings.

+ Effective communication skills to collaborate with design engineers and project team members.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience working as a structural drafter on commercial building projects.

+ Comfort working with diagrams and 3D views to support design communication.

+ Interest in learning advanced design and drafting techniques through mentorship.

+ Motivation to grow professionally within a design-focused environment.

Work Environment

This position is based in an office environment with a strong culture of mentorship and professional growth. The team focuses on cutting-edge design, providing opportunities to work on a diverse mix of projects and expand technical skills in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, and structural drafting. No personal protective equipment, hard hat, steel-toe footwear, certifications, or medical monitoring are required for this role, and typical office attire is appropriate.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $38.00/hr.

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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

- 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications…