Cad Drafter

Actalent; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in North Charleston, SC seeks a CAD Drafter to develop AutoCAD drawings for structural safety equipment across commercial projects. You will document layouts, create BOMs, and translate engineering concepts into precise CAD drawings.

You will collaborate with mechanical, civil, architectural, and MEP teams, incorporating redlines and field feedback to ensure accuracy and overall project success. This is an onsite role with 20% travel.

Qualifications

• 610 years of experience using AutoCAD for design, drafting, and detailing.
• Strong proficiency in CAD detailing for structural safety equipment layouts.
• Hands‑on experience with structural design and drafting for safety equipment layouts.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, redline drawings, and construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed AutoCAD drawings for structural safety equipment design and layout for commercial projects.
• Produce precise structural detail drawings supporting engineering, architectural, and construction documentation requirements.
• Incorporate redline drawings into updated design and construction documents.
• Prepare and maintain bills of materials (BOM) for safety equipment layouts.
• Conduct site walk-throughs to document requirements and verify field conditions.
• Document safety equipment layouts based on site observations and standards.
• Translate blueprints and concepts into clear CAD drawings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary stakeholders to align drawings with project needs.
• Revise and update drawings due to design changes and field feedback.
• Organize and maintain drawing files to support project tracking.

Skills

AutoCAD drafting

Structural detailing

Blueprints interpretation

BOM preparation

Site walk-throughs

Documentation accuracy

Multidisciplinary coordination

Engineering drawing standards

Drafting in engineering environments

Attention to detail

Tools

Revit

Job description

Job Description

The CAD Drafter develops detailed AutoCAD drawings for structural safety equipment design and layout across a variety of commercial projects. This role focuses on accurate structural detailing, clear documentation, and close coordination with construction teams to ensure safety equipment is properly planned and implemented.

Job Title: CAD Drafter

Responsibilities

• Create detailed AutoCAD drawings for structural safety equipment design and layout for commercial projects.
• Produce precise structural detail drawings that support engineering, architectural, and construction documentation requirements.
• Interpret and incorporate redline drawings and markups into updated design and construction documents.
• Prepare and maintain bills of materials (BOM) associated with safety equipment layouts and related designs.
• Conduct site walk-throughs at construction locations to document project requirements and verify field conditions.
• Document safety equipment layouts based on site observations, project specifications, and engineering standards.
• Translate blueprints, schematics, and engineering concepts into clear, accurate CAD drawings.
• Collaborate with mechanical, civil, architectural, and MEP stakeholders to ensure drawings align with multidisciplinary project needs.
• Revise and update drawings in response to design changes, field feedback, and construction redlines.
• Organize and maintain drawing files and documentation to support project tracking and construction workflows.

Essential Skills

• 610 years of experience using AutoCAD for design, drafting, and detailing.
• Strong proficiency in CAD detailing, including structural detail drawings for commercial projects.
• Hands‑on experience with structural design and drafting for safety equipment layouts.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, redline drawings, and construction documents.
• Experience preparing and managing bills of materials (BOM) for design projects.
• Capability to perform site walk-throughs and accurately document project requirements.
• Proficiency in creating and updating documentation for safety equipment layouts.
• Understanding of mechanical, civil, and architectural drawing standards and practices.
• Experience with drafting and design in engineering and construction environments.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in schematic and technical drawing production.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Revit for design and drafting in architectural, structural, or MEP contexts.
• Background in mechanical design and CAD drafting for engineering projects.
• Familiarity with MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) design and coordination in construction documents.
• Experience working with architecture and structural engineering teams on commercial construction projects.
• Ability to create and revise schematics and detailed drawings for multidisciplinary project teams.
• Comfort working with a variety of drawing types, including mechanical, civil, and architectural plans.
• Strong organizational skills for managing multiple drawing packages and project documentation.

Work Environment

This role is primarily based in an office setting, where you will work with AutoCAD and related design tools to produce detailed structural and safety equipment drawings. Approximately 20% of the time, you will travel to different construction sites around the country to conduct site walk‑throughs, document project requirements, and verify field conditions. You will collaborate closely with engineering, architectural, and construction teams in a professional environment focused on accurate documentation, clear communication, and safe project execution.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Charleston, SC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $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 North Charleston,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 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 ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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