Drafter - Vertical Transportation

Walker Consultants is looking for a Vertical Transportation Drafter to join our expanding team! If you have a background in drafting and design and are eager to make an impact, this role offers the chance to work on elevator, escalator, and moving walk projects across the country. You’ll contribute to smart, code-compliant solutions while collaborating closely with architects, engineers, and consultants on a wide range of building types.

At Walker, our people are our greatest strength. We cultivate a collaborative, supportive environment that values innovation, professional development, and work-life balance. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, learn from industry leaders, and grow within a company that genuinely invests in its team.

From investigation and analysis to design, consulting, and construction administration, Walker supports every phase of the built environment. As part of our Vertical Transportation group, you’ll be an integral part of a national practice focused on elevating the way people move through buildings—efficiently, safely, and seamlessly.

At Walker Consultants, we are committed to maintaining fairness and equity in our pay practices. For this role, the estimated pay range is $31.00 – $38.00 per hour. The final hourly amount offered may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. We value open conversations about compensation and welcome the opportunity to discuss more about base salary and Walker’s total rewards philosophy during the recruiting process.   

We offer a robust total compensation and rewards package designed to support our employees’ well-being, growth, and diverse needs, including:

·  Annual discretionary bonus program 

·  Opportunity to purchase Walker stock – Walker is 100% employee-owned! 

·   Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance 

·   Health Savings Account with company contribution  

·   401(k) with company match 

·   Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Spending Accounts  

·    529 college savings plan 

·    A minimum of 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year 

·    9 paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays 

·    5 days of bereavement leave and PTO Donation Bank to help during difficult times 

·   100% compensation replacement during short-term disability leaves  

·    Paid parental leave that allows an addition week of paid time alongside short-term disability leave and/or   

     applicable state paid leave programs 

·    Paid community involvement hours 

·    Tuition and licensure reimbursement 

·    Mental wellness benefits 

·    Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups 

In this role, you will:

- Design layouts for vertical transportation systems, including passenger and freight elevators (hydraulic and traction), escalators, and moving walks

- Manage your own projects, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy across multiple concurrent assignments

- Coordinate with Consultants and client Architects to align elevator layouts with project goals and timelines

- Interpret and apply elevator and building codes, as well as technical specifications

- Review architectural drawings and provide updates on changes or discrepancies impacting VT design

- Maintain documentation and records from client conversations, markups, and revisions

- Collaborate with BIM/CAD project coordinators to ensure clear and effective design delivery

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

- 1+ years of experience with AutoCAD and Revit (Revit proficiency required)

- Familiarity with architectural drafting and coordination with design teams

- Strong organizational and communication skills

- Proficiency in MS Office, Bluebeam Revu, and other project tools

- A self-driven mindset and adaptability to shifting project priorities

Why Walker Consultants?

At Walker Consultants, we understand that vertical transportation systems are more than just elevators and escalators—they’re essential to how people experience and move through buildings. That’s why clients turn to us for expert consulting, thoughtful design, and reliable solutions that prioritize safety, efficiency, and long-term performance.

Our Vertical Transportation team brings deep industry knowledge and hands-on experience across a wide range of building types—from high-rise office towers to mixed-use developments and transit facilities. We support every phase of the process, including layout design, code review, modernization planning, and construction oversight. Whether it’s new construction or a retrofit, we tailor our approach to meet each project’s specific needs and constraints.

With a national footprint and a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team, Walker offers the responsiveness of a local partner backed by the strength of a nationally respected firm. We combine technical excellence with practical insight to deliver vertical transportation solutions that work—now and for decades to come.

Join Us! 

We know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're excited about this role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply! You might just be the right person for this role—or another opportunity on our team. 

At Walker Consultants, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all abilities. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or in the workplace, please let us know—we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.   

Walker Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We invite all qualified applicants to apply and do not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or age.