AutoCAD Specialist - Freelance Remote

Department: Support & Leadership

Location: Global+

Compensation: $6.00 / hour

Description

About the Client
A North American finance and accounting advisory firm delivering reporting, management accounting, tax, audit, and performance solutions. They are detail-driven, technology-enabled, and support clients with transparent, timely insights. To streamline operations, they’re adding specialized drafting support to meet project deadlines and elevate deliverable quality.

Why does this role exist?
The client needs a dedicated AutoCAD specialist to produce accurate 2D architectural drafts and 3D mechanical/electrical drawings that meet specifications and deadlines. This role will relieve operational bottlenecks, standardize CAD assets, and ensure on-time delivery across concurrent projects. By centralizing drafting work, the team can focus on high-value advisory services while maintaining precision and speed in technical outputs.

The Impact you’ll make

2D Architectural Drafting

• Create architectural structural drawings, including landscape and plan views
• Produce floor plans, elevations, sections, and details per provided specs
• Apply layers, line weights, and annotation standards for clear construction documentation

3D Mechanical and Electrical Modeling

• Build accurate 3D models of machine components and basic MEP elements in AutoCAD
• Translate engineering notes and markups into manufacturable/constructible models
• Generate views, exploded diagrams, and component callouts as needed

CAD Standards, Documentation, and File Management

• Maintain drawing standards, templates, layers, blocks, and xrefs for consistency
• Organize files, version control, and naming conventions across projects
• Prepare drawing sets, title blocks, and sheet layouts ready for review/submittal

Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with internal stakeholders to clarify requirements and constraints
• Incorporate feedback and revisions promptly while documenting changes
• Provide regular progress updates and flag risks to timelines early

Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Perform self-checks for dimensional accuracy, tolerances, and specification alignment
• Ensure drawings comply with drafting conventions and client guidelines
• Reduce rework by validating completeness before submission
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Required:

• 2+ years of professional experience producing 2D and 3D drawings in AutoCAD
• Demonstrated portfolio of architectural drafts (plan/landscape views) and 3D mechanical/electrical component drawings
• Formal background in Architecture/Architectural Technology or closely related field
• Proven ability to interpret technical specs/markups and convert them into accurate drawings
• Strong English communication and availability to work Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Eastern Time
• WFH Set-Up:
  • Computer with at least 8GB RAM, an Intel i5 core processor/AMD Ryzen 5 Processor and up.
  • Internet speed of at least 40MBPS
  • Headset with an extended mic that has noise cancellation and a webcam
  • Back-up computer and internet connection
  • Quiet, dedicated workspace at home

Your Superpowers:

• Technical: Advanced AutoCAD (2D/3D), layers/blocks/xrefs, dimensioning, annotation, sheet sets, detailing, and basic MEP/mechanical conventions
• Process: Meticulous file management, version control, and documentation
• Soft skills: Clear communicator, highly organized, deadline-driven, proactive, and receptive to feedback
• Mindset: Quality-first, solutions-oriented, and comfortable switching between architectural and mechanical/electrical scopes

You should apply if…

• You take pride in precision and can hit deadlines without sacrificing quality
• You enjoy turning ambiguous markups into clear, build-ready drawings
• You thrive in a fast-moving environment with multiple stakeholders and evolving priorities
• You value clear communication, documentation, and consistent standards
• You are energized by supporting a professional services team in the finance/accounting industry

What to expect...


Work Setup:

• Remote position
• Must have a reliable internet connection and a quiet workspace
• Required to provide own computer with Intel Core i5 or something similar or higher operating system

Working Hours:

• 40 hours per week
• Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Compensation:

• $6 per hour
• No benefits package included
  
  

Benefits

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