Drafter

Job Description

Job Description

About A6 Scientific Corp.

A6 Scientific Corp. is a federal contractor providing professional and technical support services to government clients. We are hiring a Drafter to support a federal healthcare client in Long Beach, CA.

Position Overview

A6 Scientific Corp. is seeking a detail-oriented Drafter to support healthcare facility documentation and project coordination at the Long Beach VA Healthcare System.

This role supports the Architect and project team by creating, updating, and maintaining accurate campus drawings and records. The work is important because these drawings support renovations, moves, construction, and day-to-day facility planning. The right candidate will be organized, accurate, comfortable working with existing conditions, and able to keep drawing files current as projects move forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and update AutoCAD and Revit drawings, including floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, and elevations
• Support field documentation of buildings, utilities, and existing conditions
• Help maintain accurate as-built drawings for moves, minor construction, and space changes
• Review existing drawings and identify missing, incomplete, or inaccurate information
• Maintain organized digital and physical drawing files, project binders, and archived records
• Support drawing updates in ZLink or similar documentation platforms, if applicable
• Review architectural plans and support compliance with applicable standards and specifications
• Attend project meetings and support project documentation and tracking
• Coordinate with architects, interior design staff, project managers, movers, and other stakeholders as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following:

• Bachelors degree in Architectural Drafting, Engineering Drafting, Architecture, or a related field; or
• Associates degree in Engineering Drafting plus at least 5 years of commercial drafting experience ; or
• 810 years of related drafting experience in lieu of a degree

Required Skills

• Minimum 3 years of AutoCAD experience
• Minimum 3 years of Revit experience
• Minimum 1 year of Microsoft Office Suite experience
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction specifications
• Ability to work with drawings across multiple disciplines, including architectural, structural, civil, MEP, fire protection, and telecommunications
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Freehand drawing and field measuring skills for documenting existing conditions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Required Knowledge

• Working knowledge of healthcare design and building documentation standards
• Familiarity with ABAAS , VA Barrier Free Design Guide , VA TIL , ICC , OSHA , IFC , and life safety requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ZLink or similar facility documentation platforms
• Healthcare, hospital, or federal facility project experience
• LEED certification or accreditation
• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Project

Work Schedule and Work Environment

• Full-time
• On-site in Long Beach, California
• Standard schedule is generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• This role is in a federal healthcare facility environment
• No remote or hybrid work

Important Requirements

To meet contract requirements, candidates must be able to:

• Work fully on-site in Long Beach, CA
• Pass required background screening before starting work
• Complete required onboarding steps for access to a VA facility
• Follow client site policies, badge requirements, privacy rules, safety rules, and professional workplace standards
• Wear required PPE when needed for site work

Benefits

• 11 paid federal holidays per year
• 80 hours combined accrued PTO and sick time
• Wellbeing allowance