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Structural Drafter

Actalent
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 10/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/21/2026

Job Title: Structural Drafter

Job Description

Actalent is seeking to hire a dedicated Structural CAD Drafter/Designer to join our Portland structural engineering team. This role involves closely collaborating with structural engineers to prepare construction drawings and project documentation for a diverse range of building and infrastructure projects. You will gain exposure to multidisciplinary engineering teams and have the opportunity to contribute to projects across commercial, institutional, government, healthcare, industrial, and energy sectors.

Responsibilities

  • Develop structural drawings and project documentation using Revit.
  • Create and modify construction documents based on engineer markups, sketches, and design criteria.
  • Produce structural building and framing plans, details, sections, and schedules.
  • Independently complete drafting and design assignments with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Assist multiple project teams and support project delivery schedules.
  • Generate graphs, charts, overlays, and simple isometric drawings.
  • Maintain quality standards and ensure on-time completion of deliverables.

Essential Skills

  • 3 years of drafting and design experience.
  • Experience with structural building projects and framing systems.
  • Advanced AutoCAD and BIM capabilities.
  • Proficiency with Revit and current AutoCAD platforms.
  • Strong Microsoft Office and Bluebeam skills.
  • Ability to collaborate across multiple engineering teams.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Revit is the top qualification as all projects are moving to this platform.
  • Effective communication skills to collaborate with the Portland team and national teams.
  • Associate's Degree or Technical Degree in Engineering Technology, Drafting, Design, or related discipline preferred.
  • Prior experience supporting consulting engineering firms.

Work Environment

The position offers a hybrid work environment, with in-office work required from Monday to Wednesday and optional remote work on Thursday and Friday. The office is located in downtown Portland, featuring modern amenities and convenient transit access. The firm boasts a strong culture focused on collaboration, professional growth, and technical excellence, with a diverse project portfolio. Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and flexible PTO.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $59000.00 - $76000.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Portland,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 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 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.

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.

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