Technical Designer

WATG Holdings, Inc.; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in Atlantic City is seeking a Technical Designer to join their team. The role involves providing architectural drafting support, preparing detailed drawings, and applying technical standards. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in architecture, possess 10+ years of experience in small to mid-size projects, and be proficient in AutoCAD and Revit. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, as well as the ability to work collaboratively across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in small to mid-size architectural projects.
• Proficient in technical skills related to design development.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides architectural drafting support on all phases of a project.
• Assures efficient preparation of detailed drawings and documents.
• Interprets directions from project leaders into completed documents.

Skills

Architectural drafting support

Team collaboration

Technical standards application

Sketching skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent work experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

WATG is hiring a Technical Designer for our office in Atlantic City.

Technical Designer

The Technical Designer is part of the design team from the beginning and assists in selecting materials and systems, design resolution of details, specification writing, building code compliance, and quality control review of documents. The role supports the preparation of working drawings and construction documents. The position requires experience in design development, architectural CAD and drafting, and detailing of small to mid‑size projects. The Technical Designer is highly organized, collaborative, and contributes to project design and delivery, and client care.

Responsibilities

• Provides architectural drafting support on all phases of a project
• Assures efficient preparation of detailed drawings through schematic design and design development to construction document phases on assigned projects
• Interprets verbal and written directions from project leaders into professionally completed documents or products
• Understands and applies technical standards to drafting assignments
• Completes working drawings, design sketches, presentation drawings, shop drawings, diagrams, schedules, and other computer‑generated or drafted documents from prepared drawings as required by the project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent work experience
• 10+ years of experience in small to mid‑size architectural projects
• Proficiency in technical skills, including AutoCAD and Revit
• Knowledge of architectural detailing, building materials, building codes, and construction documents
• Sketching skills required
• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously with multiple deadlines
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills, as well as excellent organizational skills

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