ESPO
Overview
Architectural AutoCAD Drafter (Field-Focused)
Location: Chicagoland
Job Type and Duration: Full-Time, Temp-to-Perm
Pay Rate: $24 hr - $30 hr
Schedule: Remote/Hybrid — Monday to Friday, standard business hours, with regular field work and
one required in-office meeting per week .
Our client, a well-established engineering and architectural consulting firm specializing in building envelopes (roofs, walls, windows, waterproofing, and pavements), is seeking an
Architectural AutoCAD Drafter
with a strong interest in field work.
This position is ideal for someone who wants to go beyond the CAD desk and grow into a
field-based project management
role. The day-to-day will involve site inspections, client interaction, and technical design support. The firm offers a
flexible work-from-home setup , though candidates must attend a
weekly in-office meeting
and perform frequent
field visits throughout the Chicagoland area , with occasional travel to
Ottawa and Green Bay .
Responsibilities
Produce technical drawings and documentation using
AutoCAD and Revit
Perform
field investigations and construction site inspections
(outdoor work required, PPE provided)
Support design and reporting for
building envelope
projects including
curtainwalls, windows, and roofs
Communicate with project teams, clients, and consultants — must be a strong
people person
Act as a
field liaison and technical resource , communicating with clients, contractors, and internal teams
Collaborate closely with engineers and architects to ensure accurate and timely project delivery
Take on a
client-facing role
in the field and contribute to project oversight
Requirements
Proficiency in
AutoCAD and Revit
Must complete a
CAD test
(provided by the client) before first interview
Valid driver's license and personal vehicle ( monthly reimbursement provided )
Comfortable working outdoors year-round
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to represent the firm in the field
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with
curtainwall/window systems
Background in
trade school, construction, or hands-on fieldwork
Desire to grow into a
field/project management role
Work Setup & Logistics
Hybrid role:
flexible to work from home with
weekly in-office meetings required
Projects mostly in the Chicagoland area , with occasional travel to
Ottawa, IL
and
Green Bay, WI
Heavy field work : inspections, investigations, and site visits are a core part of the role
Must have
own car
– monthly reimbursement for travel provided
All necessary
PPE is supplied
by the client
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Matching
PTO and Paid Holidays
Long-term career growth with a firm established in 1973
ESPO Corporation
www.espocorp.com
630-789-2525
View all open jobs at www.espocorp.com/jobs
Leaders in Technical Recruiting & Staffing since 1965
ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.
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Location: Chicagoland
Job Type and Duration: Full-Time, Temp-to-Perm
Pay Rate: $24 hr - $30 hr
Schedule: Remote/Hybrid — Monday to Friday, standard business hours, with regular field work and
one required in-office meeting per week .
Our client, a well-established engineering and architectural consulting firm specializing in building envelopes (roofs, walls, windows, waterproofing, and pavements), is seeking an
Architectural AutoCAD Drafter
with a strong interest in field work.
This position is ideal for someone who wants to go beyond the CAD desk and grow into a
field-based project management
role. The day-to-day will involve site inspections, client interaction, and technical design support. The firm offers a
flexible work-from-home setup , though candidates must attend a
weekly in-office meeting
and perform frequent
field visits throughout the Chicagoland area , with occasional travel to
Ottawa and Green Bay .
Responsibilities
Produce technical drawings and documentation using
AutoCAD and Revit
Perform
field investigations and construction site inspections
(outdoor work required, PPE provided)
Support design and reporting for
building envelope
projects including
curtainwalls, windows, and roofs
Communicate with project teams, clients, and consultants — must be a strong
people person
Act as a
field liaison and technical resource , communicating with clients, contractors, and internal teams
Collaborate closely with engineers and architects to ensure accurate and timely project delivery
Take on a
client-facing role
in the field and contribute to project oversight
Requirements
Proficiency in
AutoCAD and Revit
Must complete a
CAD test
(provided by the client) before first interview
Valid driver's license and personal vehicle ( monthly reimbursement provided )
Comfortable working outdoors year-round
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to represent the firm in the field
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with
curtainwall/window systems
Background in
trade school, construction, or hands-on fieldwork
Desire to grow into a
field/project management role
Work Setup & Logistics
Hybrid role:
flexible to work from home with
weekly in-office meetings required
Projects mostly in the Chicagoland area , with occasional travel to
Ottawa, IL
and
Green Bay, WI
Heavy field work : inspections, investigations, and site visits are a core part of the role
Must have
own car
– monthly reimbursement for travel provided
All necessary
PPE is supplied
by the client
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Matching
PTO and Paid Holidays
Long-term career growth with a firm established in 1973
ESPO Corporation
www.espocorp.com
630-789-2525
View all open jobs at www.espocorp.com/jobs
Leaders in Technical Recruiting & Staffing since 1965
ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.
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