Structural Drafter

Plump Engineering, Inc.; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Plump Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Structural Drafter to create structural construction drawings and BIM models for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects. You will work with Structural Engineers and Project Managers to develop detailed drawing sets and coordinate information.

Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, plus a strong eye for drafting accuracy and CAD standards, will help ensure timely, high-quality deliverables across project phases.

Qualifications

• Proficient in structural drafting and BIM workflows.
• Experience producing drawings for steel, concrete, and masonry.
• Ability to coordinate across disciplines and resolve conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Draft structural construction drawings, details, schedules, and BIM models.
• Produce plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, and sheet layouts.
• Coordinate structural drawings with architectural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing teams.
• Maintain drawing organization, revisions, sheet numbering, and document consistency.
• Review drawings for completeness and drafting accuracy per standards.
• Provide technical support to engineers and assist with redlines and existing condition documentation.
• Promote efficient drafting workflows and BIM standards.

Skills

Drafting

Coordination

BIM

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.