HVAC Drafter

Job Title: Mechanical Drafter

Job Description

The Mechanical Drafter creates and maintains detailed 3D models of HVAC and plumbing systems using BIM software, with a strong focus on Revit. In this role, you collaborate closely with engineers, designers, and project managers to develop accurate, efficient, and fully coordinated building information models. You update models based on field changes, ensure all documentation complies with industry standards and project specifications, and support mechanical design projects from concept through construction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed 3D models of HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical piping systems using Revit and other BIM tools.
• Develop coordinated layouts for mechanical, piping, and duct systems that align with overall project design and construction requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and the broader design team to produce accurate and efficient building information models.
• Coordinate models with other disciplines to ensure model integrity and avoid clashes or conflicts.
• Update models and drawings based on field changes, design revisions, and feedback from the project team.
• Ensure all drawings, models, and documentation comply with applicable industry standards, codes, and project specifications.
• Assist in mechanical design projects using relevant software tools and contribute to the preparation of construction documents.
• Participate in project meetings to discuss progress, present model updates, and address design or coordination issues.
• Communicate regularly with the project management team, forepersons, and field personnel to support pre-coordination of work.
• Perform project setup in Revit, including establishing views, sheets, worksets, and model organization standards.
• Publish models to STRATUS and support workflows related to fabrication and coordination.
• Perform QA on your own work to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to company standards.
• Complete CAD-related clerical work such as file organization, plotting, and documentation management.
• Support plumbing and mechanical pipe modeling efforts and coordinate with fabrication and installation requirements.

Essential Skills

• AutoCAD experience in a drafting or design capacity.
• Experience with Revit, including 3D modeling for HVAC and plumbing systems.
• 2+ years of drafting experience in HVAC or mechanical design.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction drawings.
• Experience with mechanical-piping schematic layouts.
• Plumbing and mechanical pipe modeling experience.
• Strong knowledge base of Revit Fabrication MEP.
• Fundamental knowledge of basic 3D Revit family geometry creation and manipulation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Two-year college degree in CAD, drafting, or a related field, or equivalent related work experience.
• Background with piping drawings.
• Oregon Mechanical Code knowledge is a plus.
• Plumbing code knowledge preferred.
• Experience with BIM-related tools and platforms such as cloud-based collaboration environments and model coordination software.
• Experience with Navisworks and model coordination workflows is a plus.

Work Environment

This position is based in an office environment within a collaborative engineering and CAD department. You work closely with a growing design and BIM team that places a strong emphasis on Revit and continuous learning, including extensive training in Revit and design practices. The office is located in Northwest Portland in a vibrant neighborhood with convenient access to restaurants, breweries, and social spots. The work setting is team-oriented, professional, and technology-driven, with regular interaction across engineering, project management, and field teams.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $40.00/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 hybrid position in Portland,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.