CAD Drafter

Amherst Holdings; Cuero (TX); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Amherst Holdings is seeking a CAD Drafter to join their modular construction team. In this role, you will produce detailed drawings for modular building systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project requirements. The position is remote but may require occasional onsite work in Cuero, Texas. A competitive compensation package including a bonus, 401k match, and comprehensive benefits is offered.

Benefits

401k match

Vacation and Sick Time

Employer-paid medical, dental, vision

Professional career development reimbursement

Paid maternity leave

Qualifications

• 2+ years of drafting experience in modular construction or prefab systems.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Familiar with building codes and modular design.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate 2D drawings for modular building units.
• Modify modular design documents throughout project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure compliance with modular standards.

Skills

Detailing

AutoCAD

Modular construction techniques

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Founded by Amherst, the full-service real estate solutions platform, Amherst StudioBuilt homes is an innovative approach to home development that utilizes offsite construction to create new housing supply at scale without sacrificing quality. StudioBuilt homes are constructed at Amherst’s housing studio in Cuero, Texas as well as partner studios across the Southeast and then installed on site. At full capacity, the Cuero facility will create over 250 manufacturing jobs, making Amherst the third largest employer in the area. The StudioBuilt team is comprised of experienced individuals from all trades, working to continuously improve the production process.

Position: CAD DRAFTER

Location: StudioBuilt , Remote

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly accurate and efficient CAD Drafter to join our modular construction team. In this role, you will be responsible for producing detailed drawings and layouts for modular building systems, ensuring precision and alignment with project requirements and manufacturing capabilities. You will work closely with architects, engineers, and production teams to translate concepts and plans into modular-friendly, buildable designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop accurate 2D drawings for modular building units, including floor plans, elevations, sections, and fabrication details.

• Modify and update modular design documents to reflect changes throughout the project lifecycle.

• Coordinate with engineering, architecture, and manufacturing teams to ensure constructability and compliance with modular building standards.

• Prepare shop drawings and construction documents tailored for off-site prefabrication and on-site assembly.

• Incorporate structural, MEP, and architectural details into modular layouts using company drafting standards.

• Maintain drawing files and adhere to version control protocols.

• Assist in quality control of drawings to minimize manufacturing and installation errors.

• Support design optimization for cost, weight, and ease of transport and installation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of drafting experience, preferably in modular construction, prefab , or off-site manufacturing.

• Proficient in AutoCAD; Revit

• Understanding of modular construction techniques, design constraints, and transport logistics .

• Familiarity with building codes, permitting requirements, and structural integration in modular design.

• Ability to interpret architectural and engineering plans and translate them into fabrication-ready drawings.

• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to work across departments and meet deadlines.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AutoCAD families or parametric modular design tools.

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles or BIM coordination.

• Field experience with modular unit assembly or installation is a bonus.

Work Environment

• Position is remote; however, there is an expectation that the incumbent will work with and in the modular factory on occasio n . While performing the duties of this job onsite , the Team Member may be exposed to noise and wood products.

• PPE required

• Position is safety aware.

May 2025

Our full-time employee benefits include:

• A competitive compensation package, annual bonus, 401k match

• Vacation and Sick Time including 7 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, and 1 volunteer day

• Employer-paid benefits (medical, dental, vision, health savings account)

• Professional career development and reimbursement

• Up to 16 weeks paid maternity leave; up to 4 weeks of paid parental leaves

Amherst Operating Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or veteran status, and encourage all applicants to apply.