How do they match: Architectural and Civil Drafters

  • Architectural Technician
  • Architectural CAD Technician
  • Architectural Computer-Aided Design Technician
  • Architecture Technician
  • CAD Technician
  • Civil Technician
  • Civil CADD Technician
  • Civil Computer-Aided Design and Drafting Technician
  • Computer-Aided Design Technician
  • Drafting Technician

  • 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.

  • Analyze building codes, by-laws, space and site requirements, and other technical documents and reports to determine their effect on architectural designs.
  • Calculate weights, volumes, and stress factors and their implications for technical aspects of designs.
  • 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.
  • Prepare cost estimates, contracts, bidding documents, and technical reports for specific projects under an architect's or engineer's supervision.
  • Produce drawings, using computer-assisted drafting systems (CAD) or drafting machines, or by hand, using compasses, dividers, protractors, triangles, and other drafting devices.
  • Supervise and train other technologists, technicians, and drafters.
  • Supervise or conduct field surveys, inspections, or technical investigations to obtain data required to revise construction drawings.

  • Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects.
  • Collect data about project sites.
  • Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects.
  • Evaluate technical data to determine effect on designs or plans.
  • Explain engineering drawings, specifications, or other technical information.
  • Prepare technical reports for internal use.
  • Provide technical guidance to other personnel.
  • Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.
  • Review technical documents to plan work.
  • Review details of technical drawings or specifications.
  • Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.