How do they match: Architectural and Civil Drafters

  • 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.
  • 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.

  • Prepare contracts, disclosures, or applications.
  • Prepare detailed work plans.
  • Prepare procedural documents.
  • Prepare technical reports for internal use.