Althaus A.
Architectural & Structural Drafter | US City Permit Plans, MEP & Stamps
Seattle,
United States
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"In my most recent project, I drafted the complete architectural, structural, and MEP plan set for a residential ADU in California, securing 1st-round city permit approval in under 3 weeks with zero municipal redlines."
Need permit-ready architectural plans, structural drawings, or MEP layouts that pass US city approvals without delay?
I specialize in creating code-compliant, professional blueprint sets designed to get your city submittals approved fast.
From quick 24-hour site plans to full architectural and structural packages, I deliver precise drafting tailored to IRC/IBC building codes and local municipal requirements.
Core Services Offered:
1. Architectural Drawings: 24-hr floor plans, elevations, sections, roof & site plans.
2. City Permit Packages: Comprehensive residential & commercial blueprint sets.
3. MEP Engineering: Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing system layouts.
4. Structural Drawings: Foundation plans, framing layouts, and structural details.
5. US Architectural Stamps: PE/RA stamp coordination across US states.
6. Remodels & ADUs: Garage conversions, additions, decks, and wall-removal plans.
Whether you need a rapid 24-hour turnaround on site plans or a complete set of stamped drawings for city approval, I deliver accurate, high-quality work to keep your project moving forward smoothly.
Let’s turn your ideas into permit-approved plans.
Reach to me today to get started!
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Need permit-ready architectural plans, structural drawings, or MEP layouts that pass US city approvals without delay?
I specialize in creating code-compliant, professional blueprint sets designed to get your city submittals approved fast.
From quick 24-hour site plans to full architectural and structural packages, I deliver precise drafting tailored to IRC/IBC building codes and local municipal requirements.
Core Services Offered:
1. Architectural Drawings: 24-hr floor plans, elevations, sections, roof & site plans.
2. City Permit Packages: Comprehensive residential & commercial blueprint sets.
3. MEP Engineering: Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing system layouts.
4. Structural Drawings: Foundation plans, framing layouts, and structural details.
5. US Architectural Stamps: PE/RA stamp coordination across US states.
6. Remodels & ADUs: Garage conversions, additions, decks, and wall-removal plans.
Whether you need a rapid 24-hour turnaround on site plans or a complete set of stamped drawings for city approval, I deliver accurate, high-quality work to keep your project moving forward smoothly.
Let’s turn your ideas into permit-approved plans.
Reach to me today to get started!
Experience
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Senior Architectural Drafter & Permit Specialist
Blueprint Express Drafting & Design · Freelance
Feb 2022 –
May 2025
3 yrs 3 mos
United States
1. Drafted over 150+ residential and light commercial permit packages, including floor plans, site plans, elevations, sections, and roof framing layouts.
2. Prepared code-compliant drawing sets strictly aligned with International Residential Code (IRC) and International Building Code (IBC) standards.
3. Coordinated with local city building departments across multiple US jurisdictions to submit plans and resolve plan examiner redline comments, achieving a 95% first-pass approval rate.
4. Maintained 24-to-48-hour turnarounds on high-priority plot plans, site surveys, and room addition drawings. -
MEP & Structural CAD Technician
Apex Building Engineering Group · Part-time
Mar 2023 –
Feb 2024
11 mos
United States
- Provided end-to-end architectural drafting services for homeowners, general contractors, and real estate developers across North America.
- Delivered fast-turnaround site plans, deck permits, basement finishing sets, and wall-removal plans within tight deadlines.
- Reviewed municipal zoning codes, lot coverage rules, and setback limits to ensure zero compliance delays during city intake.
- Managed client portfolios in Chief Architect, SketchUp, and AutoCAD to produce scaled 2D layout sheets and 3D conceptual models.
Other experience
- Historic Home Renovation As-Built Mapping Digitized paper blueprints and low-resolution PDF scans into fully editable, layered AutoCAD (DWG) vector files for a multi-story residential remodel. Produced precise as-built floor plans, demolition drawings, and proposed spatial alterations, giving the lead architect clean vector files to build out the final renovation plans.
- Custom Single-Family Residential Addition Designed structural engineering drawings for a 1,200 sq. ft. second-story home addition. Generated detailed foundation layout plans, floor/roof framing plans with load-bearing beam callouts, wall removal details, and structural connection nodes. Coordinated directly with a US-licensed Professional Engineer (PE) for calculation verification and structural stamping.
- Commercial Retail / Interior Build-Out Created full Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) construction drawings for a 2,200 sq. ft. commercial retail space. Deliverables included lighting fixtures and power receptacle layouts, HVAC ducting schematics, plumbing waste/vent risers, and electrical single-line diagrams, all drafted in accordance with IBC and NEC guidelines.
- Residential Exterior Addition and Express Permitting Drafted a fast-turnaround plot plan within a strict 24-hour deadline for a residential deck and covered pergola permit submittal. Incorporated property line setbacks, existing structures, utility easements, and lot coverage calculations using property survey data. The client received city approval without any required redlines.
- Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) / Garage Conversion Developed a complete, code-compliant 2D architectural permit package for a 750 sq. ft. detached garage conversion into a residential ADU in California. Handled initial floor plan layouts, exterior elevations, cross-sections, and energy compliance details (Title 24). Successfully submitted and cleared city plan check comments on the first revision round.
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Last seen: July 26, 2026
Area of Expertise
Construction Drawings
Home Design
Design & Drafting
New Residential Design
Landscape Design
Remodeling Design
Structural Engineering
Civil Engineering
HVAC Design Services
Revit Design Services
Architectural Drawing Services
Structural Design Services
Floor Plan Design
MEP Drafting Services
3D Floor Plan Design
Architectural Site Plans
Architectural Detailing Services
Architectural Planning and Design
Architectural Sketch Design Services
3D AR/VR Architectural Services
Languages
English Native or bilingual proficiency
Spanish Professional working proficiency
Location
Seattle, United States