Structural CAD Drafter & BIM Designer (Hybrid)

Actalent; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8.5 paid company holidays

401(k) eligibility on day one

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision and life ins.

Flexible spending account

Health savings account options

Paid parental leave

Company events

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Structural CAD Drafter/Designer to support a Portland-based engineering team. You will prepare detailed construction drawings using AutoCAD and Revit, develop project documentation, and contribute to a wide range of building and infrastructure projects across sectors.

The role emphasizes strong BIM delivery, collaboration across disciplines, and adherence to design criteria and project schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of drafting and design experience, preferably focused on structural projects.
• Strong experience with structural building projects and framing systems.
• Advanced AutoCAD skills and BIM capabilities for structural drafting and design.
• High proficiency with Revit, with the ability to work confidently in current Revit platforms and support migration of projects into Revit.
• Proficiency with current AutoCAD platforms for producing construction documents and structural drawings.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills for documentation, coordination, and reporting.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam for reviewing, marking up, and coordinating drawings and documents.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple engineering teams in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and project deadlines.
• 3+ years of structural design experience using Revit as a primary tool.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate and detailed structural drawings and project documentation using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Create and modify construction documents based on engineer markups, sketches, and established design criteria.
• Produce structural building and framing plans, including details, sections, and schedules that clearly communicate design intent.
• Independently complete drafting and design assignments while maintaining a high degree of precision and consistency.
• Assist multiple project teams concurrently and support project delivery schedules by managing drafting priorities and timelines.
• Generate graphs, charts, overlays, and simple isometric drawings to support project analysis and visualization.
• Maintain established quality standards for all drawings and documents, ensuring completeness, clarity, and compliance with project requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with structural engineers and other disciplines within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Communicate proactively with the Portland office and national project teams, asking for clarification and support when needed to keep work on track.
• Support the transition of structural projects into Revit by applying strong BIM skills and helping standardize modeling practices.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Construction docs

Detail drawings

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Education

Associate's/Technical degree in Engineering Technology/Drafting/Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Structural CAD Drafter/Designer to support a Portland-based engineering team. You will prepare detailed construction drawings using AutoCAD and Revit, develop project documentation, and contribute to a wide range of building and infrastructure projects across sectors.

The role emphasizes strong BIM delivery, collaboration across disciplines, and adherence to design criteria and project schedules.