Residential Building Designer (SEA Construction)

As our Lead Residential Building Designer, you will turn ideas into full working drawing sets for custom interior remodels, home additions, and ADUs. You will own the design process from initial field measuring through permit issuance—working directly with our construction team, and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Drafting: Produce complete, detailed, and accurate working drawing sets (site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, structural detailing, electrical/plumbing layouts, and cabinet elevations).
• Permit & Submittal Management: Prepare, submit, and track permit applications with local cities/counties. Act as the main point of contact to clear plan check comments and coordinate with municipal plan checkers.
• Site Surveying: Perform initial on-site field measurements of existing conditions to create accurate as-built drawings.
• Client & Construction Support: Conduct client design consultations, assist with finish/material selections, and respond to RFIs from our field crews to keep builds on schedule.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years of experience producing residential architectural plans in California (design-build or residential firm background preferred).
• Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in AutoCAD, Revit, Chief Architect, or SketchUp.
• Codes & Regulations: Strong knowledge of California Residential Code (CRC), California Building Code (CBC), Title 24 Energy Efficiency standards, and local zoning/setback ordinances (including ADU laws).
• Permitting Expertise: Proven track record of successfully guiding plan sets through city/county plan checks to approval.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills to articulate design decisions to clients and negotiate solutions with city officials.
• Driving: Valid CA Driver’s License and reliable transportation for field visits.