Entry-Level CAD Drafter / Junior DesignerLocation: Andover, MA (On-site 5 days/week to start, with hybrid flexibility as training and performance milestones are achieved)
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shift: First Shift
Launch Your Career in Commercial DesignAre you a or early-career professional looking to turn your AutoCAD skills into a long-term design career? This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading workplace technology and commercial design organization that specializes in modern office environments, workplace technology solutions, video conferencing systems, and AV integration.
You will work alongside experienced designers and project teams, gaining hands-on experience creating real-world designs used in commercial spaces throughout New England. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys design, technology, and problem-solving and wants to develop their technical drafting skills while learning the commercial design industry.
What You'll Be Doing- Create and update drawings using AutoCAD
- Assist designers with workplace technology and commercial design projects
- Learn how to interpret architectural and construction drawings
- Collaborate with designers, engineers, project managers, and field teams
- Maintain project documentation and drawing files
- Support multiple projects while meeting quality and deadline expectations
- Gain exposure to workplace technology, AV systems, and commercial space planning
Required Qualifications- Early-career professional with AutoCAD experience
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Drafting, CAD, Architectural Technology, Engineering Technology, Design, Construction Management, or a related field preferred
- AutoCAD experience gained through school projects, internships, co-ops, or professional experience
- Strong attention to detail and eagerness to learn
- Good communication and organizational skills
- Interest in commercial design, architecture, engineering, or workplace technology
Nice to Have- Internship, co-op, or project experience using AutoCAD
- Exposure to Revit, Bluebeam, or similar design software
- Coursework or experience involving construction documents, engineering drawings, or building systems
- Interest in workplace technology, AV systems, architecture, or construction
- Experience working on team projects in a professional or academic setting
Why This Opportunity Stands OutThis position is designed as a career-development opportunity. You'll receive mentorship from experienced designers and gain exposure to commercial design projects, workplace technology systems, conference room solutions, and AV layouts used by organizations across New England.
As you develop your skills, you'll have the opportunity to grow from a drafter into a full Designer role and take on increasing responsibility within the organization.
Ideal Candidates- Recent college graduates
- Technical school graduates
- Architectural Technology students
- CAD/Drafting graduates
- Engineering Technology graduates
- Candidates with AutoCAD internship or co-op experience
- Individuals looking to start a long-term career in commercial design and workplace technology
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Andover, MA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Andover,MA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 2026.
About TEKsystemsWe're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
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