Engineering Department - Drafter / Prints - Onsite Position

Champion Home Builders, Inc.; Topeka (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Champion Home Builders, Inc. in Topeka, IN, is seeking a CAD Drafter to create detailed construction drawings for residential homes. You will draft from sketches and specifications, ensure compliance with US building codes, and prepare documents for third‑party approvals.

Applicants should have an Associate degree with AutoCAD experience or 2–5 years using AutoCAD, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office and a collaborative team approach. Non‑exempt, on-site role.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2–5 years of AutoCAD experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD 2015 or higher.
• Familiar with US commercial & residential building codes.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed construction drawings for residential homes.
• Draft layouts for walls, roofs, floors, plumbing, electrical, etc.
• Submit drawings to third-party agencies for approval.
• Collaborate with Production and QA to resolve design issues.

Skills

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Team Player

Quick Learner

Education

Associate degree in AutoCAD

2–5 years AutoCAD experience

Tools

AutoCAD 2015+

Job description

This is NOT a remote job. Individual will work at the Topeka, IN facility.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary: Exercises discretion and judgment, creates model drawings and detailed construction drawings for homes. Performs calculations and analysis to support designs by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Creates designs from rough sketches, drawings, specifications, and other engineering data received from Sales and customers.
• Drafts detailed construction drawings and installations such as walls, roofs, floors, plumbing, water, electrical, cabinets, gas lines, duct prints, foundations elevaThis is NOT a remote job. Individual will work at the Topeka, IN facility.tions, etc.
• Uses computer assisted design (CAD) equipment and software to create detail drawings.
• Drafts detailed construction drawings of houses and installations such as walls, roofs, floors, plumbing, potable water, electrical, cabinets, gas lines, duct prints, pier blocking, elevations, etc.
• Drafts limited approvals and submits to sales and third-party agencies.
• Must be familiar with commercial & residential building codes in the US.
• Confers with Production and Quality Control staff to resolve design details or problems.
• Lays out, redesigns, and modifies home arrangement, and interconnections components and systems.
• Utilizes knowledge of various machines, engineering practices, mathematics, building materials, and other physical sciences to complete drawings.
• Shows dimensions, material to be used, and other information necessary to make detailed drawing clear and complete.
• Generates calculations for analysis of selected designs using approved software.
• Submits drawings to third party agencies for approval.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Must be familiar with commercial & residential building codes in the US.

Education and/or Experience

Associates degree from a two-year college or technical school which includes advance training in AutoCAD or two to five years' work experience using the AutoCAD software; or equivalent combination of education and training.

Qualifications

• AutoCAD software experience using 2015 or higher
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Team Player
• Quick Learner

Champion Home Builders is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Champion Home Builders participates in the E-Verify Program.