Architectural Drafter

Job Title: Architectural Drafter

Essential Skills

• Associate's or Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Architecture, Engineering, Design, or other related technical field.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Ability to read and interpret structural and architectural drawings, contract documents, and specifications.
• Previous experience preferred in engineering and/or architectural drafting and rendering, design, and CAD.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in architectural design and construction documents.
• Ability to exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Job Description

As an Architectural Drafter, you will be responsible for developing shop drawings as specified in the customer-defined scope of work. You will submit architectural drawings and specifications, interpret information from internal orders and customer-supplied structural and architectural plans, and draft floor plans, sections, elevations, and details. Your role will also include coordinating panel analysis with engineering personnel and conducting quality checks on peer drawings and bills of materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop shop drawings as defined in the scope of work provided by the customer.
• Submit architectural drawings and specifications.
• Interpret information from internal orders and customer-supplied structural and architectural plans.
• Draft floor plans, sections, elevations, and details.
• Coordinate panel analysis with engineering personnel.
• Conduct quality checks on peer drawings and bills of materials.
• Review and update drawings to customer redline corrections as needed.
• Provide preliminary take-offs on every project to verify material that will need to be ordered by customer service.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on May 26, 2026.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $25 - $35