Structural Drafter in McKinney

Energy Jobline ZR; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgess Construction Consultants, Inc. is seeking a highly qualified Structural Drafter to join our engineering team in McKinney, TX.

The role focuses on producing accurate structural documents for residential, multi-family, retail, and light commercial projects while collaborating with engineers and project teams. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience drafting structural plans for production homebuilders, with proficiency in AutoCAD or Revit and strong communication and

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience drafting structural plans for production homebuilders.
• Experience with post-tension foundation design, IRC residential construction, and permit-ready structural plan production.

Responsibilities

• Prepare structural construction documents from architectural plans
• Produce master plans, address-specific plans, options, revisions, and mirrored plan sets
• Coordinate with engineers to incorporate design revisions and redlines
• Maintain drafting standards while ensuring accuracy and consistency across all plan sets
• Assist with permit-ready drawing packages and support engineering project schedules

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Team player

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Gmail/Google Docs

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Burgess Construction Consultants, Inc. is seeking a highly qualified Structural Drafter to join our engineering team. This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of residential, multi-family, retail, and light commercial projects while contributing to a collaborative, high-performing organization.The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and a commitment to delivering quality drafting solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare structural construction documents from architectural plans
• Produce master plans, address-specific plans, options, revisions, and mirrored plan sets.
• Coordinate with engineers to incorporate design revisions and redlines.
• Maintain drafting standards while ensuring accuracy and consistency across all plan sets
• Assist with permit-ready drawing packages and support engineering project schedules.

Qualifications

Experience

• 5 years of experience drafting structural plans for production homebuilders.
• Experience with post-tension foundation design, IRC residential construction, and permit ready structural plan production is required. Along with extensive experience preparing residential foundation plans, framing plan, and shear wall/wind bracing plans

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, or comparable drafting software
• Knowledge of spreadsheets, databases, and word processing software including Microsoft Office, Gmail and Google Docs

Professional Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Self-starter with willingness to interact as a team player

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds as needed
• Ability to travel to meetings

Company Description

Founded in 1986, Burgess was established to address the increasing demand among leading homebuilders, developers, and industry stakeholders nationwide for third-party quality assurance, energy testing, and engineering services. Through our comprehensive, multi-phase construction consulting, in-process quality enhancement services, and advanced reporting capabilities, Burgess supports clients in delivering the high-quality projects they envision. We take pride in the enduring partnerships we have cultivated over the past 40 years.

Company DescriptionFounded in 1986, Burgess was established to address the increasing demand among leading homebuilders, developers, and industry stakeholders nationwide for third-party quality assurance, energy testing, and engineering services. Through our comprehensive, multi-phase construction consulting, in-process quality enhancement services, and advanced reporting capabilities, Burgess supports clients in delivering the high-quality projects they envision. We take pride in the enduring partnerships we have cultivated over the past 40 years.