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.

  • Prepare colored drawings of landscape and interior designs for presentation to client.
  • 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.
  • Calculate excavation tonnage and prepare graphs and fill-hauling diagrams for use in earth-moving operations.
  • 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.
  • Draw rough and detailed scale plans for foundations, buildings, and structures, based on preliminary concepts, sketches, engineering calculations, specification sheets, and other data.
  • Explain drawings to production or construction teams and provide adjustments as necessary.

  • Prepare contracts, disclosures, or applications.
  • Prepare detailed work plans.
  • Prepare procedural documents.
  • Prepare technical reports for internal use.
  • Analyze operational data to evaluate operations, processes or products.
  • Create graphical representations of energy production systems.
  • Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects.