About UsNew Beginnings Engineering is a structural engineering and architectural design firm based in Irvine, CA, licensed across 30+ states. We deliver complete A&E solutions for residential, custom home, commercial, multi-family, and industrial projects, including ADUs, foundation design, seismic retrofitting, load-bearing wall removal, and SB326/SB721 balcony inspections. We're a tight-knit team that values precision, ownership, and doing right by our clients.The RoleWe're hiring an Architectural/Structural Drafter to produce clean, accurate, permit‑ready construction documents. You'll work directly with our engineers and designers to turn markups, sketches, and calculations into coordinated drawing sets that move projects through plan check and into construction. This is a hybrid role based out of our Irvine office.What You'll DoPrepare architectural and structural drawings, including plans, sections, details, and schedules, from engineer markups and design intentDevelop permit‑ready construction document sets for residential, custom home, commercial, and multi-family projectsCoordinate drawings across disciplines to ensure accuracy and constructabilityIncorporate redlines, revisions, and plan‑check corrections promptlyMaintain drawing standards, layering, title blocks, and file organizationCommunicate with engineers and project managers to keep sets on scheduleWhat We're Looking For5+ years of drafting experience in architecture, structural engineering, or construction, though strong entry‑level candidates with relevant training will be consideredProficiency in AutoCAD and RevitWorking knowledge of construction documentation and how a set comes together for permittingFamiliarity with California building codes, including CBC/IBC, and the plan‑check process a plusStrong attention to detail, organization, and follow‑throughAbility to manage multiple projects and meet deadlinesAssociate degree, technical certificate, or equivalent experience in drafting/CAD, architecture, or engineering technologyNice to HaveExperience with residential and light‑commercial structural drawingsKnowledge of wood, steel, concrete, and cold‑formed steel (CFS) framingExposure to ADUs, seismic retrofits, or tenant improvement projectsWhat We OfferCompetitive salary based on experienceHybrid schedule with a collaborative Irvine officeDirect mentorship from licensed PEs and exposure to a wide range of project typesRoom to grow as the firm growsHow to ApplySubmit your resume and a portfolio or sample drawing set, in PDF format, demonstrating your CAD/Revit work. Applications without work samples are welcome, but samples are strongly preferred.New Beginnings Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.#J-18808-Ljbffr