An offshore structural drafter produces and revises the drawings your engineers design: framing plans, foundation plans, sections, connection details and reinforcement drawings in AutoCAD, Revit or Tekla, in imperial units and to your firm’s standards. They work your US business hours from our Manila delivery center, in your systems. US firms typically save between 50 and 75 percent compared with an equivalent domestic hire. Structural drafting is one of the roles we place most often.
Core Responsibilities
Structural drawings from engineer markups.
Framing and foundation plans, sections and elevations.
Connection and reinforcement detailing.
Revisions and drawing logs.
Revit and Tekla models.
Coordination with architectural and MEP drawings.
Permit and construction set preparation.
Skills and Background
Software.. AutoCAD, Revit and Tekla Structures in your templates.
US conventions.. Imperial units and US detailing practice, with drawings prepared to the codes your engineers design to, such as the IBC, ACI 318 and AISC.
Detailing knowledge.. Understands how connections are built.
Revision control.. Clean logs and clear clouds.
Communication.. Asks the engineer when a markup is unclear.
Why This Role Works Offshore
Drafting is screen work.
Engineers do engineering.
Your hours.
Continuity on projects.
When It Is Not The Right Fit
Design, calculations and the PE stamp stay with your engineer of record. Field verification and site work stay local.
Tools We Use
AutoCAD
Revit
Tekla Structures
Bluebeam
Procore
Microsoft 365
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Frequent Inquiries
Do they work in imperial units and US standards?
Yes. The drafters we place for US firms work in imperial units and US detailing conventions. Your engineer of record remains responsible for the design and stamps the drawings.
Which software do they use?
AutoCAD, Revit and Tekla are most common, in your licenses and templates.
What about project files and IP?
Files stay in your systems. Your drafter works under confidentiality terms on company equipment.