Drafter

Dekker is seeking Drafters to contribute to our mission supporting work at Sandia National Laboratory (SNL), Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), and other government installations. The role allows the individual a chance to work on technical and sustainable projects. This position offers the opportunity to make firm-wide contributions to projects ranging from, Multifamily Housing, Commercial and/or Education (K-12 & Higher Ed)

Responsibilities

• Create detailed architectural drawings and plans using design software, including floor plans, elevations, sections, and details.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of drawings and specifications, adhering to relevant building codes and standards.
• Work closely with team members to interpret design concepts and incorporate feedback into drawings.
• Collaboratively engages in project work with responsibilities as assigned.  
• Provide consultation and team collaboration in the planning, design, and coordination of projects.  

Qualifications

• This is a hybrid work environment with 3 days onsite required. Applicants must live in the Albuquerque, NM area
• US Citizenship required.
  
• Associate’s degree in drafting, architecture or related field.
• 2 years of relevant experience 
• Strong proficiency in drafting software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit). Knowledge of additional design software (e.g., SketchUp, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite) is advantageous.
• Ability to translate client ideas into visual and/or tangible references such as drawings or models 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Note:  Please include a pdf of or a link to your portfolio in order to be considered.

Dekker offers competitive benefits and salary packages based on education and experience. For a full list of our benefit options, please visit our careers page.

As a government subcontractor we're required by the OFCCP to provide applicants with the ability to voluntarily Self Identify as an individual with a disability.  If you'd like to do this you can find the form here:

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/sec503/Self_ID_Forms/503Self-IDForm.pdf  Simply include this form with your application. 

Dekker is a family of designers, planners, architects, and engineers, intent on creating passion for the built environment through our work. We believe that architecture and urban design can be transformational and that it must serve more than just a functional role. It should inspire, protect, delight, and empower users and entire communities. We believe the most innovative designs are created through a multi-faceted perspective of places, people, and their processes. Collaboration, empathy, and understanding, combined with passion and expertise can shape our experiences and our environments. We strive to tune our ability to see things through the eyes, hearts, and minds of our clients. If you think your vision, passion, and experience would enhance ours, we’d love to meet you. 

EEO: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.