Creative Drafter

We are seeking a highly skilled professional to join our organization in the role of Freelance Draftsman. The ideal candidate will possess experience in drafting, be detail-oriented and proactive, with excellent customer service skills.

• Research and recreate lot lines, develop options for house placement and orientation, generate site layout options, and ensure complete and accurate agency submittals while following OR and WA permitting procedures.
• Generate lot-specific drawings, revise existing plan documents with engineering details, and organize work for computer access.
• Provide timely support to builders on-site and expedite permitting by liaising with city/county staff.
• Produce address-specific plans within set deadlines, update and manage the plan library per manager's directives, create new plan designs from schematics to the design development stage, and execute SPR drafting tasks.
• Field questions and update previously distributed work promptly, support the Permit Coordinator with submittal materials and questions, and analyze, research, and defend drawings to jurisdictional reviewers as needed.

Requirements:

• An associate's degree in a related field; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
• 2-5 years of drafting experience or equivalent.
• Residential construction or home remodeling drafting experience required.
• Familiarity with building codes and permitting standards in WA and OR is preferred.
• The ability to conduct internet research and familiarity with local GIS is necessary.