How do they match: Architectural and Civil Drafters

  • Architectural Technologist

  • 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.

  • Draft plans and detailed drawings for structures, installations, and construction projects, such as highways, sewage disposal systems, and dikes, working from sketches or notes.
  • Draw maps, diagrams, and profiles, using cross-sections and surveys, to represent elevations, topographical contours, subsurface formations, and structures.
  • Locate and identify symbols on topographical surveys to denote geological and geophysical formations or oil field installations.
  • Prepare cost estimates, contracts, bidding documents, and technical reports for specific projects under an architect's or engineer's supervision.
  • Supervise and train other technologists, technicians, and drafters.

  • Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects.
  • Collect data about project sites.
  • Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects.