Autocad Drafter

Job Title: REMOTE AutoCAD Drafter Job Description The AutoCAD Drafter supports architectural design and production for commercial retail, restaurant, and tenant improvement projects. In this role, you work closely with architects, designers, project managers, and engineering teams to develop precise construction drawings and documentation using AutoCAD. You contribute to rapid project execution by producing accurate, well-organized construction documents for multi-location projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities

- Create and revise architectural drawings using AutoCAD for commercial retail, restaurant, and tenant improvement projects.
- Develop complete construction drawing sets, including floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, sections, details, and other construction documents.
- Modify existing drawings based on redlines and direction from architects, designers, and project managers.
- Incorporate existing conditions and field survey information into drawing packages to ensure accuracy and constructability.
- Assist with the preparation of as-built drawings, remodels, renovations, tenant fit-outs, and prototype rollouts.
- Coordinate architectural drawings with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) disciplines to maintain alignment and consistency across all trades.
- Maintain established CAD standards, including drawing organization, layers, blocks, and file structures.
- Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, dimensions, and consistency before release.
- Make timely revisions to drawings throughout the design and permitting process.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting aggressive project schedules and deadlines.
- Communicate effectively with project managers and other members of the design team to clarify requirements, resolve issues, and support project delivery.

Essential Skills

- Proficiency in AutoCAD for architectural drafting and production work.
- Experience creating and revising architectural drawings and construction documents.
- Ability to develop floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, sections, and detailed construction drawings.
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy, completeness, and consistency in drawings.
- Capability to interpret redlines and implement design changes efficiently.
- Experience coordinating architectural drawings with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) disciplines.
- Familiarity with maintaining CAD standards, including layers, blocks, and file organization.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production environment.
- Strong communication skills for collaborating with architects, designers, project managers, and engineering teams.
- Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time while meeting schedule expectations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Experience working on commercial retail, restaurant, and tenant improvement projects.
- Experience in as-built documentation, remodels, renovations, tenant fit-outs, and prototype rollouts.
- Understanding of existing conditions and field survey integration into drawing packages.
- Familiarity with design and permitting processes and the revisions they require.
- Comfort working with multi-location clients and standardized prototype documents.

Work Environment This role offers a flexible work arrangement, with options for work-from-home or hybrid schedules. Fully remote work may be considered for candidates located in the Midwest region. You collaborate closely with architects, designers, project managers, and engineering teams using AutoCAD and established CAD standards in a production-focused environment. The work setting emphasizes rapid project execution, adherence to deadlines, and consistent, high-quality construction documentation.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $30.00/hr. 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. 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Saint Louis,MO. 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.

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