Residential CAD Designer & Floor Plan Specialist

Champion Home Builders Inc.; Athens (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

Champion Home Builders Inc. in Athens, TX is seeking a CAD Drafter / Residential Design Specialist to turn concepts into construction-ready plans for high-quality homes.

You will create detailed drawings from sketches and specifications and collaborate with Sales, Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure designs are buildable. The ideal candidate has an associate degree or equivalent experience, 2–5 years of AutoCAD drafting, and strong knowledge of residential and commercial codes.

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

Proficiency with AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Drafting/Design or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Champion Home Builders Inc. in Athens, TX is seeking a CAD Drafter / Residential Design Specialist to turn concepts into construction-ready plans for high-quality homes.

You will create detailed drawings from sketches and specifications and collaborate with Sales, Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure designs are buildable. The ideal candidate has an associate degree or equivalent experience, 2–5 years of AutoCAD drafting, and strong knowledge of residential and commercial codes.