Architectural / Engineering Drafter – Remote Freelance
Important – Please read before applying:
ODAS Group is looking for a drafter/designer who understands how residential projects are designed, documented, and permitted in the United States, especially in Texas. This position is not for general drafting or rendering only. Candidates must be familiar with U.S. residential construction documents, permit plan sets, plan reviewer comments, construction notes, details, specifications, and coordination between architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.
Experience only with construction systems commonly used outside the U.S. may not be sufficient unless the candidate can demonstrate a strong understanding of U.S. residential building methods, wood framing, foundation plans, roof framing, MEP coordination, and permit documentation standards.
ODAS Group is looking for a remote freelance Architectural / Engineering Drafter or Designer to support our team with residential projects in Texas, especially projects related to the City of Houston and surrounding jurisdictions.
This is a freelance / independent contractor position. Work will be remote, project-based, and coordinated directly with ODAS Group.
Position Details
Position: Remote Freelance Architectural / Engineering Drafter
Employment Type: Freelance / Independent Contractor
Location: Remote
Project Type: Residential Projects
Payment: Per project, paid in Mexican Pesos (MXN), as determined by ODAS Group based on scope and complexity
Responsibilities
- Support the preparation of residential architectural, structural, and MEP plan sets.
- Prepare and modify drawings based on PDF markups, red marks, reviewer comments, and internal instructions.
- Work on drawings such as site plans, floor plans, elevations, roof plans, foundation plans, framing plans, mechanical plans, electrical plans, plumbing plans, drainage plans, mitigation plans, details, notes, schedules, and specifications.
- Review and help address city comments, red marks, or residential plan reviewer comments when needed.
- Provide editable AutoCAD files, DWG files, PDFs, and any required working files.
- Follow ODAS Group standards, title blocks, layers, checklists, and internal formats.
- Coordinate files through Google Drive.
- Communicate through email, WhatsApp, and Google Meet.
Requirements
- Experience using AutoCAD.
- Experience with residential projects and construction documents.
- Strong understanding of plan organization, notes, schedules, details, and specifications.
- Ability to read and understand technical construction terminology in English.
- Ability to work from PDF markups and written instructions.
- Ability to work remotely and meet agreed deadlines.
- Availability for Google Meet calls when needed.
- Ability to respond within reasonable timeframes during Texas business hours.
- Must have own computer, software access, and reliable internet connection.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to follow instructions without making unauthorized design or scope changes.
- Must handle all client and project information confidentially.
- Must be willing to sign a confidentiality agreement before receiving project documents or client information.
- A short drafting or technical test may be required before assigning projects.
Preferred Experience
- Experience with Texas residential projects.
- Knowledge or strong understanding of Texas residential building codes, especially City of Houston requirements.
- Experience preparing residential permit plan sets.
- Experience with U.S. wood framing, foundation plans, floor framing, wall framing, roof framing, headers, beams, and structural coordination.
- Experience with architectural, structural, and MEP coordination.
- Experience with drainage, mitigation, conveyance, or detention-related drawings is a plus.
- Rendering software experience is not required, but it is a plus.
Applicants do not need to be licensed in Texas. Final plans may be reviewed, coordinated, and/or sealed by authorized professionals when required.
All project information, client-provided documents, red marks, and work instructions will be coordinated and provided through ODAS Group. The selected candidate will not be required to communicate directly with clients unless expressly authorized by ODAS Group.
All drawings, DWG files, PDFs, details, templates, working files, and project documents prepared for ODAS Group will remain the property of ODAS Group.
All work must be original or properly authorized. The selected candidate must not use copyrighted, third-party, or previously owned materials without written authorization.
Before being considered for project assignments, selected applicants may be asked to complete a short drafting and technical evaluation based on a sample U.S. residential plan set. This may include reviewing red marks, identifying missing information, and making basic CAD corrections following ODAS Group standards.
To apply, please send your resume, portfolio, and examples of previous residential plan sets or technical drawings. Portfolio examples should include technical drawings or construction documents, not only renderings.
Important: Payment is per project, not hourly. The hourly range shown on Indeed is only a general reference. Final payment will be determined by ODAS Group based on the scope, complexity, and required deliverables.
Sueldo: $150.00 - $300.00 la hora
Beneficios:
Pregunta(s) de postulación:
- Do you currently reside in Mexico?
- How many years of AutoCAD experience do you have?
- Have you prepared residential permit plan sets or construction documents before?
- Do you understand U.S. residential wood framing and permit plan sets?
- Can you read and understand plan reviewer comments and technical construction notes in English?
- Please provide a portfolio link or describe residential technical drawings you have prepared for projects in the United States, preferably Texas. Please do not submit only projects from Mexico unless they demonstrate U.S.-style construction documents or permitting standards.
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Lugar de trabajo: Empleo remoto
