Structural Drafter Jobs in South Carolina
Structural Drafter jobs in South Carolina are open across Greenville, Columbia, and North Charleston and other South Carolina metros, with employers like Fluor, Garver, and Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.
Fluor is a leading government contractor with a proven track record of delivering high-value technical solutions around the world to U.S. government agencies such as the DOE, NNSA, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.
Job Description
The purpose of this position is to provide the essential administrative processes, technical knowledge, and perform the work listed. This role has the responsibility to promote Fluor’s competitiveness within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence. This position serves as an Area Lead on assigned projects or performs moderately complex engineering assignments, evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques to a medium set of difficult assignments.
- Apply Cost Competitive Execution techniques to develop the most cost-effective total project solution for execution of the discipline engineering work
- Develop and review specifications, including design criteria
- Participate in activities associated with equipment and material procurement, permitting, and subcontracting
- Assign work to teams, monitor and manage the work
- Perform and check calculations, specify equipment, and solve moderately complex engineering problems
- Review vendor equipment documentation within the discipline and from other disciplines for compliance with project requirements, and actively seek discrepancy resolution
- Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines
- Other duties as assigned
Basic Job Requirements
- Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and six (6) years of work-related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
- Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
- Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
- Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
- Professional registration and membership in technical society (preferred)
- Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials
- Practical field experience
- Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs
Other Job Requirements
- Must have advanced knowledge of RISA 3D software
- Able to analyze complex structures
- Must have previous experience as a Lead on moderate complex projects
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer License preferred
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.
Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.
To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.
Salary Range: $92,000.00 - $171,000.00
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Structural Drafter Job Market in South Carolina
A snapshot from current South Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Fluor13

- Garver13

- Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson12

- Weston & Sampson12

- Michael Baker International10

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services113
- Construction & Real Estate63
- Manufacturing11
- Energy4
- Aerospace & Defense3
What South Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in structural drafter jobs across South Carolina.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and at least one BIM platform such as Revit or Tekla Structures
- Two or more years of experience producing structural drawings or shop drawings
- Associate degree or technical certificate in drafting, CAD technology, or civil engineering technology
- Ability to read and interpret structural engineering calculations, specifications, and details
- Experience preparing plan sets that comply with IBC, AISC, or ACI standards
- Familiarity with coordination between structural, architectural, and MEP drawing packages
Structural Drafter Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How many structural drafter jobs are there in South Carolina?
There are 183+ structural drafter openings in South Carolina on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Greenville, Columbia, and North Charleston. New positions post regularly as employers across South Carolina hire.
How much do structural drafters make in South Carolina?
Structural drafters in South Carolina earn a median of about $64,680 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $46,410 for the lowest 10% to over $100,970 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which South Carolina cities have the most structural drafter jobs?
Greenville, Columbia, and North Charleston have the most structural drafter openings in South Carolina right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire structural drafters in South Carolina?
Employers hiring structural drafters in South Carolina include Fluor, Garver, and Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote structural drafter jobs in South Carolina?
Yes. About 14% of structural drafter openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in South Carolina metros.
How do I apply for structural drafter jobs in South Carolina?
You can apply to structural drafter jobs in South Carolina directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred South Carolina location, then apply to each one that fits.
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