$20-24 / hour
Contract to Perm
Contract to Perm
Job ID: 57669626

Job Description

Title: Drafter / Associate Drafter
Location: Remote (Must reside outside of New York, California, Hawaii, Connecticut, New Jersey, Oregon, and Missouri.)
Hire Type: Contract-to-Hire
Compensation: $20.00 - $24.00/hour (based on experience)

Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

About the Opportunity: Sterling Engineering is seeking an Associate Drafter or Drafter to support natural gas infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career CAD professionals looking to grow their drafting skills while working alongside experienced engineering teams. In this role, you will assist with developing technical drawings, applying design markups, preparing plan sets, and supporting infrastructure projects using AutoCAD. 

Key Responsibilities:
  • Produce accurate technical drawings for natural gas infrastructure projects.
  • Interpret and apply engineering markups and revisions to project drawings.
  • Prepare and annotate plan sets according to client and company standards.
  • Trace existing data and develop base maps to support project designs.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure timely and accurate project deliverables.
  • Follow drafting standards, quality procedures, and company operating practices.
  • Complete assignments on schedule while maintaining a high level of accuracy. 
Qualifications:
Associate Drafter
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Currently enrolled in a CAD certificate or degree program.
  • No prior CAD experience required.
Drafter
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Completed CAD certificate or degree program.
  • 0–5 years of drafting or CAD experience.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
  • Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and accept feedback.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work. 
Software:
  • AutoCAD (preferred)
  • Microsoft Office Suite
Schedule:
  • Fully Remote
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Meet Your Recruiter

Alex Martyn
Alex Martyn
Alex Martyn

Technical Recruiter

Alex is a Recruiter at Sterling Engineering, supporting the Energy and Infrastructure Division. As someone new to both recruiting and Sterling, Alex brings enthusiasm, curiosity, and a relationship-first approach to helping candidates navigate new career opportunities.

Alex’s passion for recruiting stems from the opportunity to help others achieve continued career growth, long-term happiness, and professional success. Alex enjoys building new relationships every day and takes pride in connecting with candidates to better understand their goals, strengths, and next steps.

Outside of recruiting, Alex enjoys sports and spending time outdoors, making it easy for candidates to connect on both a professional and personal level. Whether talking through career goals or sharing favorite teams, outdoor activities, or personal interests, Alex values creating genuine conversations that help build trust throughout the recruiting process.

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