Structural Drafter

Job Title: Structural Drafter

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Structural Drafter responsible for preparing and reviewing structural drawings and documents. The role involves ensuring compliance with codes, office standards, and drafting standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review structural drawings and documents, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards.
• Implement redlines from engineers, team managers, and clients to modify and create details and construction documents.
• Gather necessary information at the start of projects to produce a 50% review set with minimal guidance.
• Coordinate with engineers to ensure drawings meet design requirements and project objectives.
• Apply verbal directions accurately to the production of construction documents.
• Identify and resolve structural or constructability issues in collaboration with the Team Leader and engineer.
• Work independently and collaboratively with design and engineering teams, acting professionally and exemplifying core values.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of structural drafting experience.
• Proficiency in Revit with the ability to model complex structures and problem-solve Revit challenges.
• Experience working with engineering firms on various building types and materials.
• Advanced understanding of structural materials, construction types, and fasteners.
• Excellent communication skills with engineers, internal teams, contractors, and clients.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a structural office or related industry creating construction documents.
• Associates or advanced degree in a design/drafting-related field is strongly preferred.
• Ability to forecast project schedules and budgets.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of North Arlington, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $100000.00/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.

Full benefits package to be provided

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 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.

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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 : $75,000 - $100,000