Structural Drafting Technician

Chris Holmes, P.E. & Associates, Inc. is a structural engineering firm that has been serving southeastern North Carolina and the surrounding areas for more than 35 years. We are licensed in both Carolinas and specialize in residential and commercial projects including high‑end custom homes, remodels, storm damage repair design, restaurants, schools, office buildings, and retail projects. Additionally, we also conduct local site visits to consult on a wide range of structural issues.

This is a full‑time on‑site role located in Wilmington, NC for a Structural Drafting Technician. The position involves creating technical structural drawings, collaborating with engineers, and ensuring accurate and detailed plans for both residential and commercial projects.

• Prefer recent graduates with an associate’s degree or higher in Architectural Technology, Drafting (or similar degree) or individuals with 1 year experience or more in structural/architectural drafting.
• Must be proficient in AutoCAD 2018 or newer and be able to create drafted structural plans as directed by office staff.
• Must have an understanding of architectural plans, elevations, sections and other technical documents to use in performing job duties.
• Responsible for reviewing your own plans for errors and omissions prior to final engineer’s review.
• Responsible for assisting office staff and answering client questions through phone, email, or meetings.
• Field visits will be required occasionally to consult with clients, take dimensions, or document framing conditions for ongoing projects.
• Responsible for printing, copying, and scanning structural drawings in preparation for release.
  
  Must have strong English language communication skills.
• Must have a positive attitude, good attention to detail, and problem‑solving skills.
• Must be able to work full‑time at our office location.
• Must be able to work with others in a team environment.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Potential for learning engineering concepts and techniques on the job with opportunity to become an Engineering Technician under the supervision of the Principal Engineer.

This position reports to the Principal Engineer and Office Manager. Working hours are Monday‑Thursday from 8:00 am‑6:00 pm and Fridays from 8:00 am‑12:00 pm, for a total of 40 hours per week. Our office is closed for all federal holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. After a standard probationary period, the candidate will receive paid vacation time, holiday pay, and will be able to enroll in our firm's health insurance plan.

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