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Residential Design Drafter & Permit Tech

DC Enclosures Inc., Kennesaw, GA, United States


Residential Design Drafter & Permit Technician (CAD + Permitting)

Location: Kennesaw, GA (In-Office)
Company: DC Enclosures, Inc. — Georgia’s Leader in Custom Sunrooms & Outdoor Living
Job Type: Full-Time, In-Office

Join Georgia’s Leader in Custom Sunrooms and Pool Enclosures
At DC Enclosures , we’ve been designing and building stunning sunrooms, screen enclosures, and pool cages since 1988 . We are known for craftsmanship, customer satisfaction, and getting projects built the right way.

We are currently seeking an experienced, organized, and detail-driven Residential Design Drafter & Permit Technician to support our production pipeline by creating permit-ready drawings, preparing HOA/ACC submittals, and managing permit applications through approval.

This position works closely with four Project Managers , municipal/county permitting offices, engineers, and customers to keep projects moving smoothly from design to permit to installation.

Position Summary
This role combines residential drafting and permit/HOA processing into one critical position. You will produce accurate, code‑compliant plan sets and site plans, maintain drawings through revisions, assemble complete permit and HOA packages, submit through online portals or in‑person processes, and track approvals to completion.

You must be fluent in English and able to communicate clearly and professionally with internal team members, customers, and permitting agencies.

Key Responsibilities
Drafting & Design Documentation

Create and revise permit-ready plan sets for residential sunrooms, screen enclosures, and light residential additions

Produce site plans showing setbacks, easements, zoning requirements, and project footprints

Complete redline markups , revisions, and detail updates quickly and accurately

Build and update 3D models for design development and customer visualization (SoftPlan)

Maintain organized, accurate construction documents and project files

Permitting & HOA/ACC Submittals

Prepare and submit complete building permit application packages across Georgia jurisdictions

Assemble required documentation (drawings, surveys, product specs, engineering sheets, forms, fees, etc.)

Prepare HOA/ACC packages , respond to revision requests, and coordinate approvals

Respond to plan review comments , revise drawings/documents, and resubmit as needed

Track permit status, resubmittals, renewals, and approvals to keep schedules on track

Maintain accurate records of submittals, fees, communications, and outcomes

Coordination & Project Support

Coordinate with Project Managers , engineers, subcontractors/trades (as needed), and municipal staff to resolve submittal issues

Manage multiple active projects and deadlines simultaneously while supporting four PMs

Apply company drafting standards, naming conventions, and quality control procedures consistently

Required Qualifications

Residential drafting experience: 5+ years (sunrooms/additions strongly preferred)

Permitting experience: 2+ years preparing and submitting permits in Georgia jurisdictions

Proficiency in CAD drafting; ability to produce clear, code-compliant drawings and site plans

Working knowledge of setbacks, easements, zoning basics, and residential construction terminology

Strong knowledge of permitting workflow from start to approval (and responding to comments)

Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Software Note: We primarily use SoftPlan . Experience in SoftPlan is a plus; if your background is AutoCAD, you must be willing to learn and work in SoftPlan quickly.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience permitting in counties/cities such as Cobb, Fulton, Cherokee, Paulding, City of Roswell , and other metro-Atlanta jurisdictions

Experience with online permit portals (examples: SagesGov, ePlan, CityView , etc.)

Familiarity with HOA/ACC standards and common approval requirements

Experience coordinating with engineers on structural sheets and revisions

Experience working directly with customers and construction teams

Compensation & Benefits
Pay: Competitive hourly pay based on experience and qualifications (target range $25–$30/hr , with flexibility for the right candidate)
Benefits include:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (individual and family plans available)

Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays

Annual and Anniversary Bonuses

401(k) (if offered/available per company plan)

Clear paths for promotion and performance-based raises

Friendly, family-minded workplace culture

Additional Requirements

Full-time, in-office role in Kennesaw, GA

Reliable transportation required

Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug test

Drug-free workplace

How to Apply
Submit your resume (and optional work samples such as permit sets, site plans, or drawing sheets). We look forward to welcoming you to DC Enclosures — where quality design meets real opportunity.

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