MEP Drafter (American Based Drafter)

NightOwl Consulting Philippines Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 725,000 - 781,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above market salary

HMO on Day 1 for principal and two-dep

Government-mandated benefits

Performance-based Incentives

Quarterly Company Events

1,000 PHP De Minimis

Equipment and software provided

Job summary

NightOwl Consulting Philippines Inc. seeks a skilled CAD Drafter to bridge design intent and construction reality, producing precise AutoCAD LT drawings and compliant documentation for residential projects.

You will manage multiple projects, coordinate with homeowners and builders, and ensure compliance with American standards and local codes, while maintaining accurate title blocks and dimensions. The role offers 65k–70k PHP monthly with benefits and equipment provided.

Qualifications

• Proficient in AutoCAD LT and drafting in the imperial system.
• Translate abstract design concepts into precise, compliant construction documents.
• Maintain title blocks, scale notations, annotations, and consistent dimensions.
• Understand American building standards and local/state codes.
• Strong English communication skills and proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Meet deadlines with high-quality drawings.
• Communicate progress with leadership daily.
• Handle 6-8 projects concurrently.
• Translate abstract design concepts into precise, legally compliant construction documents.
• Ensure drawings comply with codes and standards.
• Incorporate client and team redlines accurately.
• Collaborate with homeowners, builders, and design team.
• Flag potential issues early to protect timelines.

Skills

AutoCAD LT

Drafting (imperial)

Legal construction docs

American building standards

English communication

Job description

Description

In this role, you will act as the vital bridge between design intent and physical reality. You and others from the team will interact closely with homeowners and builders alike to produce unassailable sets of technical drawings that serve as exact instructions for the construction team. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of material behavior, outstanding software mastery, a passion for technical precision, and an affinity to add value to a team of designers.

Department: Operations

Location: Client

Compensation: ₱65,000 - ₱70,000 / month

Key Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed fast deadlines with high-quality drawings
• Communicate daily with leadership on the progress of assigned projects
• Responsible for handling 6-8 projects at a time
• Translate abstract design concepts into precise, legally compliant construction documents
• Maintain pristine title blocks, scale notations, aligned annotations, and consistent dimension strings across all drawing sets
• Ensure drawings comply with American building standards, local ordinances, and state building codes
• Incorporate client and team redlines and revisions accurately and efficiently
• Collaborate closely with homeowners, builders, and the design team throughout each project
• Proactively identify and flag potential design or documentation issues before they impact timelines

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Proficient in AutoCAD LT and drafting in the imperial system
• Must seamlessly translate abstract design concepts into precise, legally compliant construction documents
• Pristine execution of title blocks, scale notations, aligned annotations, and highly consistent dimension strings
• Strong understanding of American building standards
• Foundational understanding of local ordinances and state building codes
• Proactive, forward-thinking mindset
• Strong English proficiency and communication skills

Benefits

• Above market salary
• HMO on Day 1 for principal and two dependents
• Government-mandated benefits
• Performance-based Incentives
• Quarterly Company Events
• 1,000 PHP De Minimis
• Equipment and software provided