CAD Drafter / Designer

RGP•Cape Canaveral, FL

6d•$35 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The CAD Drafter / Designer supports structural and mechanical engineering projects by creating engineering drawings in Autodesk AutoCAD under the direction of engineers. The role involves producing drawing sheets, details, plan views, sections, and production-quality drawings for structural steel and facility-related designs, including members, welds, bolts, handrails, deck plate, supports, brackets, and limited mechanical components such as hinges, actuators, and interfaces. The work may also include limited use of Autodesk Inventor; incorporating engineer markups and field notes; occasional peer checks and contractor drawing reviews; and limited field verification of dimensions and existing conditions. This is a drafting support role and does not include independent engineering design authority or final technical approval responsibility. The role is fully on site in Cape Canaveral, Florida, pays $35–$45 per hour, is expected to start as soon as possible, and may last up to one year.

Requirements

At least 9 years of AutoCAD drafting experience or equivalent program experience.
Proficiency in 2D AutoCAD and standard drawing practices.
Ability to create and revise drawings from engineer markups, sketches, and direction.
Ability to read structural, mechanical, and facility drawings.
Strong attention to drawing accuracy, revisions, and configuration control.

Nice To Haves

Experience with field verification and taking dimensions.
Industrial or manufacturing facility drafting experience.

Responsibilities

Create engineering drawings in Autodesk AutoCAD under the direction of engineers.
Produce drawing sheets, details, plan views, sections, and production-quality drawings for structural steel and facility-related designs.
Create drawings covering structural members, welds, bolts, handrails, deck plate, supports, brackets, and limited mechanical components such as hinges, actuators, and interfaces.
Use Autodesk Inventor on a limited basis as needed.
Incorporate engineer markups and field notes into drawings.
Conduct occasional peer checks and contractor drawing reviews.
Perform limited field verification of dimensions and existing conditions.