Structural Drafter

Job Title: Structural Drafter

Job Description

As a Structural Drafter, you will develop and maintain structural Revit models for steel, concrete, masonry, tilt-up, and metal building systems. You will produce construction documents, incorporating redlines, sketches, and markups accurately and efficiently into Revit models. You will coordinate structural models with architectural and other engineering disciplines, assist with BIM coordination, and support revisions through various project phases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain structural Revit models for various building systems.
• Produce construction documents including plans, sections, details, schedules, and general notes.
• Incorporate redlines, sketches, and markups accurately into Revit models.
• Coordinate structural models with architectural and other engineering disciplines to resolve clashes and inconsistencies.
• Assist with BIM coordination, model cleanup, and document quality control.
• Support revisions through design development, permitting, and construction phases.
• Maintain drafting and BIM standards, templates, and best practices.
• Organize and manage drawing sets, model versions, and project files.
• Participate in internal coordination meetings to support project delivery.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of experience in structural drafting.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit; familiarity with AutoCAD is a plus.
• Strong understanding of structural systems including steel framing, concrete, foundations, and masonry.
• Ability to interpret structural calculations, sketches, and engineer direction.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to drawing accuracy and consistency.
• Experience working on commercial, industrial, or specialty facilities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical training in drafting, BIM, or a related field.
• Experience translating engineer markups into high-quality BIM models and construction drawings.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $43.00/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 10, 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.