Residential CAD Designer | Detail‑Driven Home Plans

championhomes; Athens (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Champion Home Builders in Athens, TX is seeking a skilled CAD Drafter / Residential Design Specialist to translate sketches into detailed construction drawings. You’ll develop floor plans, elevations, plumbing and electrical layouts, and ensure code-compliant designs.

Collaboration with Sales, Production, and Engineering teams is essential to deliver buildable, high-quality homes. The role requires AutoCAD proficiency, an associate degree or equivalent experience, and a keen eye for detail.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience.
• 2-5 years of AutoCAD drafting experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Strong knowledge of residential and commercial construction methods and building codes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed construction drawings from sketches, customer requirements, specifications, and engineering data.
• Develop floor plans, elevations, roof systems, plumbing layouts, electrical plans, HVAC duct layouts, cabinetry details, and other construction documents.
• Utilize AutoCAD and other design software to create accurate and code-compliant drawings.
• Collaborate with Sales, Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure designs are functional and buildable.
• Modify and optimize home layouts and building systems to meet customer needs and manufacturing requirements.
• Prepare design calculations and analyses using approved software tools.
• Submit drawings and documentation to third-party agencies for approvals.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable residential and commercial building codes.
• Help solve design challenges and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Organization

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience in Drafting/Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Champion Home Builders in Athens, TX is seeking a skilled CAD Drafter / Residential Design Specialist to translate sketches into detailed construction drawings. You’ll develop floor plans, elevations, plumbing and electrical layouts, and ensure code-compliant designs.

Collaboration with Sales, Production, and Engineering teams is essential to deliver buildable, high-quality homes. The role requires AutoCAD proficiency, an associate degree or equivalent experience, and a keen eye for detail.