Architectural Technician

Actalent; Thornton (CO); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus $2,500

Annual retention bonus $2,500

Hybrid work after onboarding (up to 2w

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Retirement options (401(k) 403(b) 457)

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Architectural/Engineering Technician in Thornton, CO to support facility planning, lifecycle management, and building record maintenance. You will work with AutoCAD drawings, databases, and facility data, focusing on accurate documentation rather than new design work.

The role offers hybrid flexibility after onboarding, a $2,500 signing bonus, and a $2,500 annual retention bonus, with long-term growth opportunities based on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience related to architecture, drafting, facilities, or building records.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural/construction drawings.
• Experience updating existing drawings accurately.
• Comfortable working with databases and documentation systems.
• Experience managing facility-related records and documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to manage large amounts of technical information and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update facility lifecycle data for new construction, renovations, maintenance projects, and audits.
• Manage building records within lifecycle management software.
• Maintain electronic record drawings and construction documentation.
• Update existing AutoCAD drawings to reflect modifications and renovations.
• Maintain and update floor plans, door schedules, security device locations, and HVAC data.
• Catalog and organize drawing archives and facility records.
• Support facility condition assessments and audit activities.
• Coordinate and input information from facilities, maintenance, construction, and design teams.
• Conduct occasional field measurements and site investigations.
• Research facility records, historical drawings, and building documentation.
• Ensure building data remains accurate as facilities evolve over time.

Skills

Reading drawings

Data accuracy

Record management

Detail oriented

Cross-functional input

Education

High school diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an Architectural / Engineering Technician to support facility planning, lifecycle management, and building record maintenance for a large portfolio of facilities. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with buildings, construction documentation, AutoCAD, and technical data, but doesn't want to spend their entire week drafting. The position focuses heavily on facility data management, record maintenance, and lifecycle tracking. Approximately 35% of the role involves managing and analyzing building information within a facility lifecycle management system, while approximately 15% involves updating existing AutoCAD drawings to reflect renovations, maintenance upgrades, and facility changes.

This is not a traditional design position. Rather than creating new building designs, you'll help ensure facility records, databases, and drawings accurately reflect existing building conditions throughout the lifecycle of each facility.

Why You Should Be Interested:

• Long-term project stability with bond-funded work anticipated through November 2030

• Strong opportunity for someone seeking a 3-5 year commitment

• Potential future opportunities for longer-term employment based on organizational needs

• $2,500 signing bonus

• $2,500 annual retention bonus

• Hybrid flexibility available after onboarding, with up to 2 work-from-home days per week based on performance and business needs

• Opportunity to gain exposure to the full lifecycle of buildings, from construction and renovations to maintenance and facility operations

• More variety than a traditional drafting position, combining AutoCAD, facility records, building systems, data analysis, audits, and occasional field work

• Meaningful public-sector work supporting school facilities and the local community

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update facility lifecycle data for new construction, renovations, maintenance projects, and facility audits

• Manage building and facility records within lifecycle management software

• Maintain electronic record drawings and construction documentation

• Update existing AutoCAD drawings to reflect facility modifications and renovations

• Maintain and update floor plans, door schedules, security device locations, fire protection devices, and HVAC information

• Catalog and organize drawing archives and facility records

• Support facility condition assessments and audit activities

• Coordinate and input information collected from facilities, maintenance, construction, and design teams

• Conduct occasional field measurements and site investigations

• Research facility records, historical drawings, and building documentation

• Ensure building data and documentation remain accurate and current as facilities evolve over time

Qualifications:

Must Have

• High school diploma

• Minimum 3 years of experience related to architecture, drafting, facilities, engineering, construction documents, or building records

• Proficiency with AutoCAD

• Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction drawings

• Experience updating and maintaining existing drawings accurately

• Comfortable working extensively within databases, software platforms, and technical documentation systems

• Experience managing construction, architectural, engineering, or facilities-related records and documentation

• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy

• Ability to manage large amounts of technical information and documentation

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Thornton, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $56131.00 - $69298.00/yr.

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.

Comprehensive benefits package including: Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Voluntary life insurance through PERA Retirement savings options including: 401(k) 403(b) 457(b) Paid time off $2,500 Bond signing bonus $2,500 annual Bond retention bonus Position is funded through November 2030 or completion of the Bond projects, whichever comes first Potential opportunity for longer-term employment depending on future openings/needs Potential for up to 2 work-from-home days per week after onboarding and once performing well, but this is not guaranteed and employees must be available to come onsite as needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Thornton, CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Thornton,CO.

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 ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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