Structural Drafter

Job Title: Structural CAD Drafter / Designer

Job Description

This Structural CAD Drafter / Designer role supports a structural engineering team in Portland by preparing detailed construction drawings and project documentation for a wide range of building and infrastructure projects. You will work closely with structural engineers and multidisciplinary teams, contributing to projects in commercial, institutional, government, healthcare, industrial, and energy sectors. The position offers the opportunity to use advanced CAD and BIM tools, grow professionally within a collaborative environment, and play a key role in delivering high-quality structural designs.

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 simultaneously 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.

Essential Skills

• 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 the 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.

• Effective communication skills with the ability to ask for help when needed and engage actively with team members rather than working in isolation.

• 3+ years of structural design experience using Revit as a primary tool.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Technical Degree in Engineering Technology, Drafting, Design, or a related discipline is preferred.

• Prior experience supporting consulting engineering firms is preferred.

• Background in structural engineering and structural design, including familiarity with structural systems and construction practices.

• Ability to work within established standards and procedures while contributing to continuous improvement of drafting and BIM workflows.

• Interest in professional growth within a multidisciplinary consulting environment focused on technical excellence.

• Comfort working in a hybrid setting and collaborating with both local and national project teams.

Work Environment

The role is based in a downtown Portland office with modern amenities and convenient access to public transit. The position offers a hybrid work environment, with in-office work typically expected Monday through Wednesday and optional office presence on Thursday and Friday. You will work within an established multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm that supports over 850 employees across more than 23 offices, offering a diverse project portfolio and opportunities to collaborate with teams nationwide. The culture emphasizes collaboration, professional growth, and technical excellence, supported by a comprehensive benefits package and flexible paid time off. You will use tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office in a professional office setting that encourages open communication, teamwork, and ongoing learning.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $68000.00 - $88000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

8.5 paid company holidays Holiday celebrations (holiday party, summer picnic, Halloween potluck) and other social events Paid parental leave 401(k) eligibility on day one of employment 401(k) match (generous tiered program) Employee medical, dental, vision and life insurance (the majority of premiums paid for employees) Dependent medical, dental, and vision insurance (premiums are partially company-paid) Flexible spending account and health savings account options (generous HSA contributions)

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Portland, OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Portland,OR.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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