Civil & Architectural Drafting Specialist

Actalent; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO / Vacation

HSA

Job summary

Actalent in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Drafter to support civil and architectural projects, producing detailed drawings and documentation for parking lots, multifamily buildings, and industrial expansions. You will collaborate with engineers, architects, and project managers to develop plans and ensure constructible drawings.

The role requires AutoCAD, Revit, and Civil 3D proficiency, with opportunities to work from a senior drafter toward leading drafting tasks on high-value projects.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or certification in drafting or related field.
• 2+ years of civil or architectural drafting experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2020 or higher.
• Familiarity with Civil 3D and Revit.
• Experience drafting construction documents for architecture, civil, and structural projects.
• Knowledge of steel and concrete in drawings.
• Strong communication with engineers and architects.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience drafting for commercial and high-value projects.
• Knowledge of permitting processes and construction documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed civil and architectural drawings using AutoCAD, Revit, or other drafting software.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and project managers on plans for parking lots, retaining walls, multifamily buildings, office fit-outs, and industrial plant expansions.
• Interpret design standards, specifications, and project requirements to ensure compliant drawings.
• Manage workload to complete approximately one project per week while meeting quality and schedule expectations.
• Maintain organized records of drawings and revisions across a large portfolio of active job numbers.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and clarity in all drafting deliverables.
• Participate in project meetings to review design intent and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Work under the guidance of a senior drafter initially and progressively take on responsibility as the primary drafter.
• Apply knowledge of structural materials such as steel and concrete in drawings.
• Incorporate permitting requirements and construction documentation standards into drawings.
• Support drafting for commercial clients and high-value projects.
• Work independently with occasional guidance from a supervisor.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Civil 3D

Construction documents

Architectural drafting

Coordination

Communication

Independent work

Multifamily drafting

Education

Associate degree or certification in drafting, civil engineering technology, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD 2020+

Revit

Civil 3D

Job description

Actalent in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Drafter to support civil and architectural projects, producing detailed drawings and documentation for parking lots, multifamily buildings, and industrial expansions. You will collaborate with engineers, architects, and project managers to develop plans and ensure constructible drawings.

The role requires AutoCAD, Revit, and Civil 3D proficiency, with opportunities to work from a senior drafter toward leading drafting tasks on high-value projects.