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Hire vetted remote CAD drafters who convert PDFs and sketches into clean AutoCAD drawings, produce as-builts and site plans, and pick up redlines overnight for architects, engineers and contractors.

Remote CAD drafter for hire
A full-time remote CAD drafter from Latin America costs from $1,999 a month through HireArchitects, against a typical US CAD drafter salary of around $60,000 a year before benefits. Our CAD drafters convert PDFs, scans and hand sketches into clean CAD, draw as-builts and site plans, maintain CAD standards and pick up redlines for architecture, engineering and construction firms. Most work full US business hours and can start within 24 to 72 hours of your first call.

Available CAD drafter profiles

David R.

David R.

AutoCAD Drafter

RATING 5/5

Architect with five years on public and private projects, including a specialty hospital. Drafts to US National CAD Standards in AutoCAD and models in Revit.

English80%
AutoCAD90%
Revit MEP / BIM90%
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Lucas P.

Lucas P.

Senior CAD Drafter (Millwork & Furniture)

RATING 5/5

Sixteen years producing production-ready drawings for custom furniture, millwork and cabinetry, and a former CAD instructor. Works in AutoCAD and SketchUp.

English70%
AutoCAD100%
SketchUp90%
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Beatriz C.

Beatriz C.

Interior Designer & CAD Drafter

RATING 5/5

Architect and interior designer supporting US renovation and cabinetry companies remotely. Delivers AutoCAD floor plans and elevations plus SketchUp and Enscape models to US millwork standards.

English70%
AutoCAD80%
SketchUp75%
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Why firms work with us

CAD Drafters Who Clear Your Drafting Backlog

Clean, layered, standards-compliant CAD files, turned around while your team sleeps.

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  • 3–10 years drafting for US architecture, engineering or construction firms.
  • PDF-to-CAD conversion and digitising of scans and sketches.
  • As-builts, site plans, details and sheet sets.
  • CAD standards, templates, layers and block libraries.
  • Clear written English, comfortable taking markups directly.

Why hire
with us?

Book a 20-minute call and get a shortlist of three vetted CAD drafters within 24 hours.

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Software our CAD drafters work in

Tell us your stack and we shortlist only people who already use it daily.

What does a CAD drafter do?

A CAD drafter produces and maintains technical drawings in computer-aided design software. They convert PDFs, scans and sketches into accurate CAD files, draw plans, site plans, details and as-builts, pick up redlines, and keep drawings clean and consistent with your layers, blocks and CAD standards.

CAD drafter responsibilities

  • Convert PDFs, scans and sketches into accurate, layered CAD drawings.
  • Draw plans, site plans, details and as-built drawings.
  • Pick up redlines and manage revisions across sheet sets.
  • Maintain CAD standards, templates, layers and block libraries.
  • Prepare drawings for printing, submittals and permit applications.

Types of CAD drafter we place

Architectural and engineering CAD drafters; civil CAD drafters working in Civil 3D; MicroStation drafters for infrastructure and public-sector work; and CAD technicians who manage standards and sheet sets.

CAD drafter rates by experience level

Level Handles Monthly rate (full-time)
Junior PDF-to-CAD conversion, redlines and drawing clean-up $1,999–$2,199/mo
Mid-level Full drawing sets, site plans, details and as-builts $2,299–$2,599/mo
Senior CAD standards, templates and QA across drawing sets $2,699–$2,999/mo

How much does it cost to hire a CAD drafter?

A full-time remote CAD drafter through HireArchitects costs a fraction of a US in-house hire, with no placement fee.

Cost US in-house hire US staffing agency HireArchitects
Annual cost $60,000 + 25% benefits $110,000+ loaded From $1,999/mo
Placement fee Recruiter 15–20% Included in markup None
Time to hire 4–8 weeks 2–4 weeks 24–72 hours
Commitment Permanent Contract minimum Cancel any time

Why hire with us

Hire 10x faster
Hire from $1,999/mo
Save up to 70%
Full-time or Part-time

Ethan Parker

Concept Renovations Inc.

Typical Job Cost:

$10,000 - $10m

9.5/10
Ethan Parker

Highly Recommended

Concept Renovations Inc. is a Los Angeles design-build contractor.

Ethan Parker

Concept Renovations Inc.

Typical Job Cost:

$10,000 - $10m

9.5/10
Ethan Parker

Highly Recommended

Concept Renovations Inc. is a Los Angeles design-build contractor.

Interview questions to ask a CAD drafter

How do you convert a scanned PDF to CAD accurately when the scale is uncertain?

How do you organise layers and blocks on a drawing you inherit from someone else?

Walk me through how you prepare an as-built from a survey and site photos.

How do you check a sheet set before it is issued?

Ethan Parker

Concept Renovations Inc.

Typical Job Cost:

$10,000 - $10m

9.5/10
Ethan Parker

Concept Renovations Inc. is a Los Angeles design-build contractor.

Highly Recommended

Maya Bennett

Pinnacle Design Builders

Typical Job Cost:

$10,000 - $10m

9.5/10
Maya Bennett

Pinnacle Design Builders is a residential design-build firm.

Intelligent & Creative

How it works

  1. 01

    Tell us the role

    20-minute call on scope, software and hours

  2. 02

    Shortlist in 24h

    Three vetted candidates with work samples.

  3. 03

    Interview

    Talk to them directly. Paid test project optional.

  4. 04

    Start in days

    We handle contracts, payments and compliance.

Proven Projects.
Real Results

5,000 +

Companies

Architecture, engineering and construction firms use HireArchitects to add design and preconstruction capacity without adding US payroll.

We bid 3x more work

Every architect in our talent platform has been thoroughly tested and vetted, so you can hire faster with complete confidence.

Ethan Carter

"I highly recommend this product. It’s reliable, efficient, and has made my daily tasks so much easier."

Lila Morgan ENIGMA SOLUTIONS INC

"Using this service has truly transformed my workflow. The team is professional and the results exceeded my expectations!"

Lila Morgan ENIGMA SOLUTIONS INC

Takeoffs back the next morning

Every architect in our talent platform has been thoroughly tested and vetted, so you can hire faster with complete confidence.

Ethan Carter

2,000 +

Projects completed

From single-family remodels to multifamily and commercial builds, our professionals have delivered drawings, estimates and schedules for US projects.

Construction team member

Building out the rest of the team?

Most firms that hire a CAD drafter add an architectural or structural drafter within the first six months.

Architectural professional

Frequently asked questions about hiring CAD drafters

How much does a remote CAD drafter cost?

A full-time remote CAD drafter through HireArchitects starts from $1,999 a month. Junior drafters sit around $1,999–$2,199/mo, mid-level drafters $2,299–$2,599/mo and senior CAD drafters $2,699–$2,999/mo. One monthly rate, with no placement fee.

Do your CAD drafters only use AutoCAD?

AutoCAD is standard, and many also use AutoCAD LT, Civil 3D, MicroStation, BricsCAD or Revit. Tell us your software and version and we only shortlist drafters who use it daily.

Can they convert PDFs and scans to CAD?

Yes. PDF-to-CAD conversion is one of the most common tasks our CAD drafters handle, including scaled scans and hand sketches, delivered as clean, layered drawings to your standards.

Will they work my hours?

Yes. Our CAD drafters are based in Latin America, within one to three hours of US time zones, and normally keep full US business hours so they join your meetings and calls live.

How do you vet CAD drafters before I see them?

Every candidate is interviewed, checked for spoken and written English, and given a practical test based on real CAD drafter work. We review portfolios and verify previous experience before anyone reaches your shortlist.

How fast can one start?

You get a shortlist of three vetted CAD drafters within 24 hours of your call. Most clients interview the same week and have their hire working within 24 to 72 hours of choosing.

What if it isn’t working out?

Tell us and we will shortlist replacement candidates. There is no long-term commitment, so you can also cancel at any time.

Do I need to provide software licences?

Usually yes: most firms give their remote hire a seat on the software they use and access to their file server or cloud, so work stays in your systems. Some professionals hold their own licences; we can confirm on the call.

Hire a vetted CAD drafter this week

Three shortlisted candidates within 24 hours. No placement fee.