Junior Drawing Reviewer

Schuff Steel; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Schuff Steel is seeking a Junior Drawing Reviewer to ensure shop and erection drawings meet standards before fabrication or field use. You will verify dimensions, part marks, and welding information under the Drawing Quality Manager.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings for clarity, communicating discrepancies to the detailing team, and following established procedures while supporting continuous improvement. Office visits to the plant may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience reading shop and erection drawings.
• Two years in coordination of structural steel projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review shop drawings and erection drawings for clarity, completeness, and adherence to internal quality standards.
• Verify that drawings contain all required dimensions and information for fabrication and erection.
• Ensure part marks, labels, and welding symbols are correctly represented and referenced.
• Follow drawing review procedures and provide feedback to improve quality.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Technical drawing

Quality focus

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tekla Structures

Bluebeam Revu

MS Office

Job description

Position Value Proposition

The Junior Drawing Reviewer is responsible for reviewing shop drawings and erection drawings for presentation/constructability quality to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established drawing standards prior to release for fabrication or field use. Working under the direction of the Drawing Quality Manager, the Junior Drawing Reviewer verifies that drawings clearly communicate all required information needed for fabrication and erection while maintaining consistency with company standards and detailing best practices.

Position Value Proposition

The Junior Drawing Reviewer is responsible for reviewing shop drawings and erection drawings for presentation/constructability quality to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established drawing standards prior to release for fabrication or field use. Working under the direction of the Drawing Quality Manager, the Junior Drawing Reviewer verifies that drawings clearly communicate all required information needed for fabrication and erection while maintaining consistency with company standards and detailing best practices.

Core Responsibilities

• Drawing Quality Review
  • Review shop drawings and erection drawings to ensure clarity, completeness, and adherence to internal quality standards.
  • Verify that drawings contain all required dimensions and information necessary for fabrication and erection.
• Dimension and Layout Verification
  • Confirm that running dimensions are properly applied and clearly shown.
  • Ensure all required dimensions are present, accurate, and logically placed to support fabrication and assembly.
• Part Identification
  • Verify that all part marks are clearly shown, properly labeled, and consistently referenced throughout the drawings.
• Welding Information Review
  • Confirm that weld symbols are correctly specified, accurate, and clearly displayed in accordance with drawing standards.
• Drawing Standards Compliance
  • Ensure proper naming and classification of main member worktypes.
  • Verify that drawing formatting, labeling, and annotation follow company detailing standards.
• Issue Identification and Feedback
  • Identify drawing discrepancies, omissions, or quality concerns and communicate findings to the detailing team for correction.
  • Provide clear and constructive feedback to help improve drawing quality.
• Process Adherence
  • Follow established drawing review procedures and checklists.
  • Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying recurring quality issues and suggesting improvements to drawing standards.
• Communication and Documentation
  • Clearly communicate/document relevant issues and collaborate with all upstream and downstream stakeholders

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

(This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job responsibilities and functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform. Above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. Duties and responsibilities can be changed, expanded, reduced or delegated by management to meet the business needs of the company)

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) to perform essential functions of this position:

Core Competencies

• Detail-oriented mindset
• Technical drawing comprehension
• Quality and accuracy focus
• Clear communication and documentation
• Problem identification and resolution

Work Experience

At least two (2) years related experience in the coordination of structural steel projects. Associates degree or higher, and/or training from an approved and accredited technical school in engineering or detailing/drafting may substitute for the required experience.

Education/Training

High School Diploma or GED required.

Specialized Knowledge

• Ability to read and interpret shop, construction, and design drawings.
• General understanding and knowledge of basic drafting skills, 3D modeling software/Tekla practices, fabrication and erection standards, standard technical terminology, common structural steel practices, and drafting room procedures.
• Experience with structural steel shop drawings, erection drawings, or construction detailing preferred.
• Understanding of dimensioning practices, weld symbols, and fabrication drawing requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify errors or inconsistencies in technical drawings.
• Familiarity with detailing software and drawing standards is preferred.

Software, Technology and Equipment

Personal Computer; phone; Computer Software includes: MS Windows 11, MS Office Word, Excel, and Outlook; Bluebeam Revu, Tekla Structures, et al.

Work Environment

Position requires as many hours needed to fulfill the daily and weekly obligations required to carry out the functions. Working long days including evenings and weekends can be required for this position. This position is generally indoors in a climate-controlled office. However, visitations to the outdoor plant facilities and/or jobsites may be required. Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request for those who have disabilities that qualify under the American with Disabilities Act.

Our organization is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact our recruiting team at [e-mail].

Schuff Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.