How do they match: Architectural and Civil Drafters

  • Architectural and Civil Drafters

  • Civil Computer-Aided Design and Drafting Technician
  • Civil Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Designer
  • Computer Aided Drafting and Design Operator
  • Computer-Aided Design and Drafting Drafter
  • Computer-Aided Design and Drafting Operator
  • Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Drafter
  • Heating and Ventilating Drafter

  • Prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, and public works. Use knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete drawings.

  • Calculate heat loss and gain of buildings and structures to determine required equipment specifications, following standard procedures.
  • Coordinate structural, electrical, and mechanical designs and determine a method of presentation to graphically represent building plans.
  • Determine the order of work and method of presentation, such as orthographic or isometric drawing.
  • Draft plans and detailed drawings for structures, installations, and construction projects, such as highways, sewage disposal systems, and dikes, working from sketches or notes.
  • Lay out and plan interior room arrangements for commercial buildings, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment and software.

  • Analyze operational data to evaluate operations, processes or products.
  • Monitor processes for compliance with standards.
  • Prepare detailed work plans.
  • Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.
  • Review technical documents to plan work.