Drafter Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in civil design or drafting; land development or residential homebuilding experience is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, or comparable CAD software.
• Ability to read and interpret civil and architectural plans and understand how grading, drainage, and utilities affect a home.
• Experience working with aerial survey and topographic data, and ability to learn lot fit and other site-planning software tools.
• Working knowledge of grading, utility design, driveway, and municipal code requirements.
• Degree or certificate in civil engineering technology, drafting/design, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience. An engineering degree or PE license is not required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across Architecture, Sales, Operations, Production, and Land departments.

Nice To Haves

• Background in residential architecture or home design.
• Experience in land development or residential homebuilding.

Responsibilities

• Perform CAD-based lot fit analysis and produce lot fit exhibits confirming each home plan fits its lot, accounting for setbacks, easements, grading, driveways, and utilities.
• Integrate aerial survey inputs and lot fit software outputs into CAD workflows, maintaining accurate and consistent site data for use across teams.
• Conduct feasibility-stage code analysis and due diligence, evaluating site constraints, entitlement and code requirements, and product fit before acquisition or design commitment.
• Review civil plans alongside Land Development project managers, evaluating grading, drainage, and retaining wall designs for constructability, code compliance, and effects on the home.
• Identify and resolve utility conflicts, driveway locations, drainage issues, and retaining wall solutions between civil and home plans before construction begins.
• Prepare and maintain master plan layout files, including fencing and other master layout documents.
• Serve as the technical point of contact between Land Development and the Architecture, Sales, Operations, Production, and Land teams, supporting a clean transfer from horizontal to vertical construction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible for a 10% bonus opportunity.