Architectural Drafter

Steel Structures America, Inc. (SSA) is a family-owned, full-service post-frame and metal building company headquartered in Post Falls, Idaho. Operating since 1995, SSA designs, engineers, permits, and constructs custom steel and post-frame structures—including garages, shops, barns, barndominiums, mini-storage facilities, and commercial buildings—for residential, agricultural, and commercial clients across Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming.

As one of the largest metal building contractors in the Inland Northwest, SSA completes over 500 projects annually. Having recently launched a new line of pre-manufactured housing products, we are expanding our residential and commercial design and drafting team to support continued growth.

Position Summary

SSA is seeking a skilled Revit Drafter to join our in-house engineering team. In this role, you will produce structural and architectural construction documents for residential and commercial buildings, while providing supplemental drafting and modeling support for post-frame and pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) projects as needed. Working directly under licensed engineering staff, you will convert sketches, redlines, field data, and client specifications into complete, accurate, and buildable drawing sets that facilitate permitting and construction across our five-state service area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

● Develop and maintain architectural and structural Revit models across diverse residential and commercial project types.

● Produce fully coordinated construction document sets, including floor plans, elevations, sections, framing plans, foundation plans, and connection details.

● Set up and manage Revit project environments, establishing levels, grids, worksets, view templates, custom families, sheets, and project standards.

● Incorporate design revisions based on engineer markups, client feedback, and jurisdictional plan review comments while maintaining accurate revision tracking.

● Coordinate drawing sets with civil engineering designs, sales criteria, and client-provided specifications.

● Contribute to the continuous improvement of firm-wide CAD/BIM standards, standard details, component/family libraries, and project templates.

● Manage multiple concurrent project deadlines to support active permitting and construction schedules.

Qualifications

● Associate’s degree in CAD/Drafting Technology, Architectural Drafting, BIM, or equivalent practical experience.

● 1–3+ years of structural or architectural drafting experience (strong candidates with less direct experience will be considered based on technical proficiency).

● Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit (families, worksets, view templates); working knowledge of AutoCAD.

● Demonstrated experience with residential and commercial building design, construction documentation, sections, and detailing.

● Ability to interpret architectural/structural drawings, engineering markups, and structural calculations.

● High attention to detail with a commitment to quality control and self-checking work before issuance.

● Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with engineers, sales teams, and permitting officials.

Preferred Qualifications

● Experience drafting wood frame/lumber details and connections, post-frame structures, or pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB).

● Working knowledge of relevant building codes and standards (IRC, IBC, ASCE 7).

● Autodesk Certified Professional (Revit) credential.

What We Offer

● Competitive annual salary

● Comprehensive health benefits package: Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

● 401(k) retirement savings plan

● Paid Time Off (PTO) and flexible working hours

● Support for continuing education and professional development credentials

● Collaborative, growth-oriented, and team-focused workplace culture

Physical Requirements

Primarily office-based work with extended periods at a computer workstation. Occasional site visits may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Steel Structures America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Education:

Associate (Required)Experience:

Structural or Architectural Drafting: 1 year (Required)Work Location: In person