Structural Drafter

Plump Engineering, Inc.; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Plump Engineering, Inc. in Anaheim, California, is seeking a Structural Drafter to prepare structural construction drawings and BIM models for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects.

You will collaborate with Structural Engineers, Project Managers, and other disciplines to develop drawing sets, coordinate information, and ensure documents meet company drafting standards. proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is essential, with strong attention to detail and cross-disciplinary coordination.

Qualifications

• Experience drafting structural drawings and BIM models for commercial, industrial, or institutional projects.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple design disciplines and maintain drafting standards.

Responsibilities

• Draft structural construction drawings, details, schedules, and BIM models based on calculations and design direction.
• Produce accurate plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, and sheet layouts for metal, concrete, masonry, wood and steel projects.
• Coordinate structural drawings with architectural, civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other disciplines to resolve conflicts.
• Maintain drawing organization, revisions, sheet numbering, and document consistency across project phases.
• Review drawings for completeness and drafting accuracy according to company CAD standards.
• Assist engineers with details, exhibit drawings, redlines, and construction administration support.
• Promote efficient drafting workflows and BIM standards to improve drafting processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Plump Engineering is a leading multidisciplinary design & engineering firm, comprising Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical, Plumbing, Civil, and Survey departments. With a proven reputation of over 30 years, we are known for our innovative and ethically economical solutions, offering comprehensive expertise in engineering and architecture. We specialize in seamlessly integrating various disciplines to deliver top-quality services for diverse projects, from design to surveying, enhancing communities and client success.

About the Role

As a Structural Drafter, you will prepare structural construction drawings and BIM models that accurately communicate engineering designs for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects. Working closely with Structural Engineers, Project Managers, and other design disciplines, you will develop detailed drawing sets, coordinate project information, and ensure documents are produced accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with company drafting standards.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting & Modeling: Prepare structural construction drawings, details, schedules, and BIM models using AutoCAD and Revit based on engineering calculations, sketches, markups, and design direction provided by Structural Engineers.
• Drawing Production: Produce accurate plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, and sheet layouts for structural steel, concrete, masonry, wood, and cold-formed steel projects.
• Coordination: Coordinate structural drawings with architectural, civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other disciplines to identify and resolve conflicts.
• Document Management: Maintain drawing organization, revisions, sheet numbering, and document consistency throughout all phases of project development.
• Quality: Review drawings for completeness, drafting accuracy, company drafting standards, and coordination prior to internal and external issuance.
• Technical Support: Assist Structural Engineers with preparation of details, exhibit drawings, redline incorporation, existing condition documentation, and construction administration support.
• Continuous Improvement: Promote efficient drafting workflows, BIM standards, and continual improvement of drafting processes and company CAD standards.