Residential CAD Designer & Drafting Specialist

Champion Homes; Athens (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Champion Home Builders in Athens, TX is seeking a CAD Drafter / Residential Design Specialist to transform sketches and client requirements into detailed construction drawings for single-family homes. You will develop floor plans, elevations, plumbing and electrical layouts, and ensure code-compliant designs using AutoCAD and related tools.

Collaborate with Sales, Production, and Engineering to produce buildable designs, optimize layouts, and prepare documentation for approvals, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Drafting, Design Technology, Architecture, Engineering Technology, or related field, OR equivalent professional 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 closely 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

AutoCAD drafting

Residential construction knowledge

Building codes knowledge

MS Office

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in Drafting/Design Technology or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Champion Home Builders in Athens, TX is seeking a CAD Drafter / Residential Design Specialist to transform sketches and client requirements into detailed construction drawings for single-family homes. You will develop floor plans, elevations, plumbing and electrical layouts, and ensure code-compliant designs using AutoCAD and related tools.

Collaborate with Sales, Production, and Engineering to produce buildable designs, optimize layouts, and prepare documentation for approvals, with emphasis on