Architectural AutoCAD Drafter (Part Time, New York) 6512

Architectural AutoCAD Drafter (Part Time, New York)

Can you turn a set of field measurements into clean, accurate as-builts, and then carry that same project all the way to a permit-ready set? Do you think in feet and inches, understand how a wood-framed house goes together, and take pride in drawings that leave no room for guesswork? One of our New York-based clients is looking for an Architectural AutoCAD Drafter to independently manage small residential projects from existing conditions through permit sets. This is a flexible, part-time role of roughly half-time hours, with workload that can ramp up during busy periods and slow down between projects.

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What you’ll do:

• Translate on-site measurements provided by the architect into accurate as-built drawings of existing conditions.

• Develop proposed floor plans, elevations, and sections for small residential renovation and addition projects.

• Incorporate the architect’s markups and annotations to produce complete, code-ready permit sets.

• Draft wood frame construction details, wall sections, and framing plans with a clear understanding of how residential buildings are built.

• Work in imperial units (feet and inches) across all drawings and documentation.

• Take ownership of the drawing process on each project, from as-builts through permit submission, while the architect remains the main point of contact with clients.

• Manage revisions efficiently and keep drawing sets organized, consistent, and up to date.

• Adapt to a variable workload, scaling up during peak periods and supporting multiple projects as they come in.

What you must have:

• Degree in Architecture, or equivalent technical background with a strong residential drafting track record.

• Advanced English level, both written and spoken.

• Minimum 3 years of architectural drafting experience on U.S. residential projects.

• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD.

• Solid understanding of wood frame construction.

• Comfort working in feet and inches rather than metric.

• Proven ability to independently produce as-builts, proposed plans and elevations, and permit sets.

• Flexibility to adjust availability to a fluctuating workload.

• A disciplined, responsible, and eager-to-learn mindset.

A great plus:

• Experience with New York residential projects, building codes, and permit submission requirements, or demonstrated ability to climb a steep code curve fast on previous projects.

• Experience with renovations, additions, and alterations to existing homes.

• Proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, or other 3D modeling tools.

• Knowledge of residential building systems and how they affect plans and details.

• Experience working directly with a small architecture practice or sole practitioner.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to anticipate what a reviewer or contractor will need to see on a set.

We’ve got the opportunity, you’ve got the talent. We want to hear from you! Apply now.