Structural Drafter Job Description
Structural drafter
provides general AutoCAD and REVIT drafting for the preparation of preliminary and detailed structural design drawings including plans, profiles, typical cross-sections and geometrics and laning from surveys and Point Clouds;.
Structural Drafter Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Work under the instruction of the project supervisor to complete designs and drafting work including drawings within negotiated standards of time, cost and quality
Resolves checked drawings
Completes as-built by utilizing RFIs, ECNs and red-marked drawings from construction to develop “Conformed to Construction Records” as required
Completion of drawings/designs using Revit
Production of client standard 2D drawings for various clients
Develop skills to prepare drawings, sketches and layouts using basic drafting techniques
Completion of drawings/designs using REVIT and AutoCAD
Completion of drawings/designs using CAD, Revit and other software
Create 2D drawings for design approval & shop fabrication
Pick up redlines on shop drawings & general arrangement packages
Structural Drafter Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Structural Drafter
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: EIT, BIM, TAFE
Education for Structural Drafter
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the structural drafter job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and High School Degree in Technical, Associates, Design, Drafting, Computer, Engineering, Drafting Technology, Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, General Education
Skills for Structural Drafter
Desired skills for structural drafter include:
Alignments and x-refs
AutoCAD layering techniques
Design techniques
Drafting procedures and engineering specialty disciplines
Drawings
Models
Objects
Practical application of engineering science and technology
Principles involved in production of technical plans
Standard computer drafting tools
Desired experience for structural drafter includes:
Works with moderate supervision/ guidance
Working under instruction to complete designs as required, contributing to Transport engineering projects
Cert IV, Associate Diploma or Diploma in Engineering Design – Civil or Structural (essential)
Diploma in Civil/Structural Engineering Technology with a focus on energy projects dams, hydro projects
Routinely seeking advice on matters outside of your experience or judgement
Carry out electrical design tasks using Revit and AutoCAD computer software
Structural Drafter Examples
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Structural Drafter Job Description
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Our company is looking to fill the role of structural drafter. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for structural drafter
- Perform document control using a drawing management or information system to ensure that completed and working drawings are properly registered and filed with the Plan Room and issued to/posted at the work site
- Provide detailed drawings of structural components and their connections of steel and other structural materials
- Draft plans and detailed drawings for structural concrete, steel structures, and installations for various construction projects
- Will utilize various drafting and CAD techniques to produce drawings in 2-D while working in a 3-D design model environment for project requirements
- Assist project team with revising drawings to reflect as-built conditions
- Review rough sketches, drawings, specifications, and other engineering data to ensure that they conform to design concepts
- Working under instruction to complete designs as required, contributing to Water engineering projects
- Will apply manual and computerized drafting methods with a working knowledge of the terms and procedures
- Prepare civil/structural plans, elevations, and sections to represent the civil/structural design construction layout
- Checks design for consistency, safety, and operability and maintenance requirements before submitting to checking
Qualifications for structural drafter
- Industry experience on civil infrastructure projects (desirable)
- Associate Diploma in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent relevant qualification
- High standard of competency in Revit
- Developed design experience as it applies to building
- Experience in use of other design software packages including AutoCAD
- A good team focus and the ability to positively influence team members
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of structural drafter. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for structural drafter
- Superb training and continued development
- Further studies supported
- Support and mentoring from a diverse range of colleagues and leaders from various levels and backgrounds
- Regular social events and networking
- Three to five years proven drafting experience
- The use of Autocad and Microstation
- Design skills or use in 12D or MX would be advantageous but not necessary
- Be the focal point for drafting tasks on jobs, taking on Project Lead Drafter responsibilities
- Liaising and working with the drafting team throughout the State
- Modelling, design and detailing for the Structures Group across a broad range of projects
Qualifications for structural drafter
- Experience delivering structural documentation for projects in Revit including drawing management, attention to QA processes and the use of online document management systems
- Understanding the 3D modelling process and having the ability to work autonomously
- Transport /Bridge project experience a must
- Diploma in Engineering Design – Civil or Structural (essential)
- Industry experience on civil infrastructure projects (essential)
- Minimum of 5 years CAD design in Structural Engineering
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of structural drafter. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for structural drafter
- Responsible for setting up and developing BIM models
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure that drawings are properly referenced and coordinated between disciplines
- Assist with IT support of all Structures related software and systems
- Work under limited guidance and be responsible (when required) for work of others
- Maintain industry awareness
- Awareness and observation of Company and Legislation Health & Safety requirements
- Estimation of drafting inputs to inform budgets for new projects
- Assistance with resourcing of drafting personnel for project teams
- Production of drafting outputs for projects
- Monitoring and recording the progress of design modelling and drawing production
Qualifications for structural drafter
- Diploma in Engineering Design – Civil/Structural (essential)
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience with 3D drafting software
- High school diploma or equivalent plus Drafting Certificate or Associate’s degree in CADD, Engineering Technology
- Must have a working knowledge of the Windows operating system and computer-aided drafting applications (AutoCad and/or Microstation)
- A combination of education and directly related experience equal to nine (9) months
- Fresher or with 1 years of work experience
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a structural drafter. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for structural drafter
- Draft sketches/drawings, and compile and compute a variety of engineering data
- Set up project files, lay out drawings and perform drawing file maintenance
- Reviewing and checking of drawing deliverables
- Undertaking project closure and archiving of documentation associated with the project
- Assisting with the development of standards and procedures
- Ensuring the quality of drawing deliverables comply with company policies, practices and relevant standards
- Provide mentoring and training of drafting staff to ensure high levels of competency are maintained across the team
- Completed or near completion of the Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering
- Provision of support to Project Managers and guidance to junior staff
- Accurately interpret construction documents to facilitate the detailing process
Qualifications for structural drafter
- 10+ years’ consistent Revit Delivery of structural projects
- Engineering design drafting (REVIT)of structural building services
- Strong technical understanding of façade systems and performance specifications
- Relevant tertiary qualification (Architecture or design related)
- Automating modelled elements tools (Dynamo) preferred, not essential
- Engineering design collaboration tools (Navisworks, Revizto) for multi discipline projects - preferred not essential
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Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a structural drafter. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for structural drafter
- Apply HSE & project drawing standards to design drawings and 3D layout
- Review drawings and vendor equipment documentation for compliance with project requirements
- Assist shop personnel with drawing/fabrication questions
- Produce and/or contribute to construction works advice documents for field staff and or sub-contractors
- Act as a Work Packet Manager for the delivery of structural/civil designs including estimating and cost control, material specification, environmental, occupational health and quality assurance compliance
- Liaise with customers, contractors, consultants and other Branches throughout the design and manufacture stages to ensure exchange of information that will assist in the successful completion of the design project
- Contribute to the core value of safety excellence by ensuring risks and hazards are minimised and that safety standards are understood and adhered to
- Completesl designs and layouts for complete systems and components of a project
- Have the responsibility for organizing specific engineering projects by performing ongoing drafting services
- Provide involvement, support, and technical coordination for the development of the structural engineering construction documents
Qualifications for structural drafter
- Drawing management tool (RTV Tools) preferred, not essential
- An Associate’s Degree with an emphasis in structural/civil drafting
- Has extensive knowledge of specialist areas and keeps up to date with current industry information and own knowledge and skills
- Contributes to the development of others through sharing expertise, demonstrates design/supervisory experience
- Has achieved a professional qualification in relevant area of expertise
- Advanced knowledge of Revit is essential