Cad Drafter

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

Job summary

Actalent seeks a CAD Drafter to develop AutoCAD drawings for structural safety equipment across commercial projects. You will translate blueprints into precise CAD deliverables, coordinate with engineering and construction teams, and maintain documentation and BOMs.

The role requires accurate detailing, close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and frequent updates to reflect field conditions and design changes.

Qualifications

• Experience using AutoCAD for detailed design and drafting.
• Ability to read blueprints and construction documents accurately.
• Experience creating and maintaining bills of materials (BOM).
• Familiarity with safety equipment layouts and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed AutoCAD drawings for structural safety equipment design and layout.
• Produce precise structural detail drawings supporting engineering documentation.
• Incorporate redlines into updated design and construction documents.
• Prepare and maintain BOMs for safety equipment layouts.
• Conduct site walkthroughs to document project requirements and field conditions.
• Document safety layouts based on site observations and standards.
• Translate blueprints and schematics into CAD drawings.
• Collaborate with MEP, mechanical, civil, and architectural teams for alignment.
• Revise drawings to reflect design changes and field feedback.
• Organize drawing files and project documentation for tracking.

Skills

AutoCAD drafting

CAD detailing

Structural drafting

Blueprint interpretation

BOM preparation

Site walkthroughs

Documentation

Engineering coordination

Attention to detail

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Tools

Revit

BOM management

Civil drafting

Job description

Job Title: CAD DrafterJob 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.

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 9, 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.

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