Drafter I II

The Opportunity

You're early in your drafting career, but you're serious about the craft. You know your way around Revit, you take pride in clean, accurate documents, and you want to work somewhere your effort is actually noticed. At Reliant Engineering, we're intentionally small enough to notice — and reward — the people who move the needle.

We are hiring at the Drafter I or Drafter II level (we'll place you based on your portfolio and experience) to support complex commercial and industrial projects across Arkansas and the Mid-South region. This role is Revit-heavy and drafting-first. If you bring solid drafting fundamentals and a genuine interest in learning the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) side of the work, we'll invest in you. You'll be mentored by experienced project leads, gain real exposure to MEP systems on live jobs, and have a clear, posted path from Drafter I → Drafter II → Senior Drafter / Lead Designer.

Please note: This is a fully on-site role based at our Little Rock office. Local and Central Arkansas candidates are strongly preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: $45,000 – $72,000 depending on level and experience
  • Drafter I: $45,000 – $58,000
  • Drafter II: $58,000 – $72,000
  • Plus performance-based bonuses
• Clear Career Ladder: A defined progression from Drafter I → Drafter II → Senior Drafter / Lead Designer, with documented expectations at each step — not a vague promise of growth
• Mentorship & Training: Direct coaching from senior staff on MEP systems, BIM coordination, and field application — we will help you fill in the gaps
• Comprehensive Benefits: Full benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO, paid holidays, and predictable on-site hours so you can enjoy everything Central Arkansas has to offer
• Future Security: 401(k) with company matching

What You'll Do

As a Drafter I, you'll focus on building your craft under direct supervision:

• Produce clean, accurate construction documents and 3D models in Revit, working from senior staff redlines and markups
• Build and maintain Revit families, sheets, views, and schedules to office standards
• Learn the fundamentals of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems through structured mentorship and hands-on project work
• Support senior drafters on BIM coordination tasks using Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and Navisworks
• Join site visits across Arkansas and the Mid-South to connect what's on the drawings to what's in the field

As a Drafter II, you'll take on the same work with more autonomy, plus:

• Own discipline-specific drawing packages from kickoff through issue, with senior review at key milestones
• Run model coordination and clash detection in ACC / Navisworks with growing independence
• Contribute to office drafting standards, templates, and family libraries
• Provide drafting and modeling support during construction and manufacturing phases
• Communicate directly with internal teams, clients, and project managers on day-to-day drawing questions

What You Bring

For Drafter I (0–2 years):

• Drafting Fundamentals: Coursework, internship, or early professional work producing clean, accurate construction documents — portfolio or work samples required
• Revit Basics: Working familiarity with Revit (modeling, sheets, views) — you don't need to be an expert, but you should be comfortable navigating the software
• Willingness to Learn MEP: A genuine interest in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems — no prior MEP experience required
• Attention to Detail: A commitment to accuracy, neat work, and following instructions carefully
• Education: Associate's degree, technical certificate, or equivalent coursework in drafting, engineering technology, architecture, or a related field — recent graduates encouraged to apply

For Drafter II (2–5 years): everything above, plus:

• Solid Revit Proficiency: Demonstrated production experience in Revit on real construction projects, including family creation and sheet setup
• Working Tech Stack: Hands-on experience with AutoCAD and Bluebeam, plus exposure to BIM 360 / ACC and Navisworks
• Some MEP Exposure: Prior experience drafting any MEP discipline is a plus — we will help round out the rest
• Independent Output: A track record of taking redlines to finished drawings with minimal back-and-forth

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a portfolio or work samples (PDF preferred) through Handshake. Applicants without work samples will still be considered, but a portfolio significantly strengthens your application.

Reliant Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.