Lead Drafter

Royal • Baton Rouge, LA

14d

About The Position

Team Royal is seeking a Lead Drafter to develop engineering designs and drawings from preliminary concepts, sketches, and specifications using established company drafting standards. The role assists engineers with design, drafting, and technical tasks, including take-offs, estimates, schedules, reports, and technical research. The Lead Drafter operates computer-assisted design and drafting workstations, occasionally performs field surveys to document existing conditions, and works with senior staff on single- and multidisciplinary projects. The position also ensures client needs are met in a timely and cost-effective manner and includes other duties as required.

The role requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature, typically acquired through a two-year associate degree, diploma, or equivalent; relevant and sufficient work experience may substitute for the associate degree. The posting seeks 8 to 12 years of experience preparing engineering drawings and constructing projects of moderate complexity and scale, as well as a valid driver’s license.

Compensation is based on experience and academic status. The employer describes the position as an opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience and highlights its commitment to employee satisfaction, work-life balance, and professional development. Royal Engineers and Consultants, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature, typically obtained through a two-year associate degree, diploma, or equivalent; relevant and sufficient work experience may substitute for the associate degree requirement.
• 8 to 12 years of experience preparing engineering drawings and constructing projects of moderate complexity and scale.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of drafting principles, practices, and tools.
• Knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete drawings.
• Meticulousness and accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify and solve complex problems.
• Ability to be both creative and analytical.
• Proficiency in computer-assisted design (CAD) and other design, data-recording, and analysis software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to acclimate to project management software or related software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare engineering designs and drawings from preliminary concepts, sketches, and specifications using established company drafting standards.
• Assist engineers in design and drafting activities.
• Assist engineers with technical tasks such as take-offs, estimates, schedules, reports, and technical research.
• Operate computer-assisted design and drafting workstations efficiently.
• Occasionally perform field surveys to create drawings of existing conditions.
• Ensure clients’ needs are met in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Interface with senior staff to complete single- and multidisciplinary projects.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree