MEP Drafter / Designer

International Executive Service Corps; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering and consulting firm as an MEP Drafter/Designer, contributing to vital infrastructure projects that enhance community resilience. Collaborate with experts to produce accurate drawings using Revit and AutoCAD while enjoying a hybrid work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Best in Class Medical Insurance

Summer Fridays Flextime

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience drafting and modeling MEP systems.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of drafting standards.

Responsibilities

• Create MEP/FP drawings and 3D models using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Manage multiple drafting assignments concurrently.
• Review all modeling and drafting assignments for accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Diploma or certificate in technical drafting

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Where will you step in?
We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As a MEP Drafter/Designer, you will join our Building Services team in any of our offices, where you’ll play a key role in delivering vital infrastructure projects across the Northeast. Working with industry experts, you’ll tackle complex challenges that strengthen community resilience and advance environmental sustainability. At Tighe & Bond, you’ll find an engaging, hybrid work environment, a culture of collaboration, and the resources to support your professional growth and development.

Our Building Services Team and Projects
Our Building Services team, composed of skilled engineers and technical leaders, is key to optimizing building performance, energy efficiency, and occupant comfort. While our work often goes unseen, it ensures the seamless operation of critical systems. We collaborate with architects and contractors to deliver integrated solutions across vertical structures, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and fire protection while focusing on sustainability and efficiency.

What will you be doing?
As an MEP Drafter/Designer, you’ll play an essential role in delivering high-quality engineering solutions that improve community infrastructure and sustainability. In this role, you will collaborate with engineers and design teams using both Revit and AutoCAD to produce accurate and coordinated design drawings. Your contributions will ensure that projects meet client expectations and adhere to company drafting standards and best practices.
•Design Drafting and Modeling: Create MEP/FP drawings and 3D models using Revit and AutoCAD based on written and verbal guidance from designers and engineers.
•Project Coordination: Manage multiple drafting assignments concurrently, including the initial setup and organization of plan/drawing sets.
•Drawing Development: Develop and maintain accurate and complete construction drawings, ensuring alignment with project specifications and industry standards.
•Quality Assurance: Thoroughly review all modeling and drafting assignments for accuracy, completeness, quality, and conformance with the company’s drafting standards.
•Collaboration: Work closely with design staff to coordinate and integrate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems within overall project designs.
•Standards Compliance: Apply Revit and CAD standards and best practices to maintain quality and consistency across all deliverables.
•Documentation Management: Organize and maintain project documentation, including drawing revisions and records, ensuring accuracy and version control.

Required Qualifications:
•Diploma or certificate in technical drafting or equivalent practical training.
•5–7 years of experience drafting and modeling architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
•Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD for developing design drawings and models.
•Working knowledge of Revit/CAD standards and best practices.
•Strong understanding of the requirements for developing plan sets for the MEP/FP disciplines.
•Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
•High attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
•Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:
•Experience coordinating MEP/FP systems within complex architectural and structural designs.
•Familiarity with clash detection and model coordination in BIM environments.
•Exposure to sustainable design practices and LEED documentation.
•Experience mentoring or providing guidance to junior drafting staff.

Your Financial and Wellness Benefits
•Compensation is based on skills and experience as reflected in the pay range below
•Annual Bonus, Profit Sharing, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
•Best in Class Medical Insurance
•Dental & Vision Insurance
•Wellness Rewards and Reimbursements
•Tuition Reimbursement and Qualified Student Loan Paydown Contributions
•Reimbursements for Licensure/ Certification Preparation and Fees
•Summer Fridays Flextime and Hybrid Work Environment
•Pet Insurance and Adoption Assistance
•Salary: $70,279 - $92,241

Ways to Grow Your Career
We provide a structured career path with opportunities for professional development through tuition reimbursement, internal training, conference attendance, and professional memberships. Mentorship from more experienced staff is integral to our culture and part of our commitment to your growth.

Our Culture and Values
We prioritize the well-being of our employees, communities, and environment. We foster a flexible, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Our six core values – Integrity, Excellence, Reliability, Commitment, Respect, and Safety – guide our employee-owned company in delivering exceptional service, building trust, and promoting continuous growth. Our team celebrates together at events like our annual Lobsterfest and gives back to our community through our award-winning Make a Difference program. We believe one of our greatest strengths lies in our differences. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, with opportunities to thrive. By embracing a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we create and cultivate a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, that encourages creativity and drives innovation. We celebrate unique perspectives and strive to build a culture of belonging for all team members. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds as we work together to design a sustainable future for our communities.

More About Tighe & Bond
We are a leading employee-owned engineering, design, and environmental consulting firm, recognized for its commitment to excellence. With a team of over 600 professionals, we provide innovative solutions for land use, water resources, transportation, and environmental challenges throughout the Northeast. As a top 10 ENR New England Design Firm and the 2023 Employer of the Year from SMPS Boston, we are dedicated to building a more sustainable future.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Tighe & Bond, Inc. will base decisions on employment to further the principle of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals on their qualifications, abilities, skills and experience. If accommodation is needed during the application process, please contact a member of the talent acquisition team.