How do they match: Architectural and Civil Drafters

  • Architectural and Civil Drafters

  • Architectural Technician
  • Architectural Technologist
  • Architectural CAD Technician
  • Architectural Computer-Aided Design Technician
  • Architecture Technician
  • CAD Technician
  • Civil Engineering Designer
  • Civil Technician
  • Civil CADD Technician
  • 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 Design Technician
  • Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Drafter
  • Drafting Technician
  • Heating and Ventilating Drafter
  • Heating and Ventilation 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.

  • 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.
  • Coordinate structural, electrical, and mechanical designs and determine a method of presentation to graphically represent building plans.
  • Draw rough and detailed scale plans for foundations, buildings, and structures, based on preliminary concepts, sketches, engineering calculations, specification sheets, and other data.
  • Prepare cost estimates, contracts, bidding documents, and technical reports for specific projects under an architect's or engineer's supervision.
  • Represent architect or engineer on construction site, ensuring builder compliance with design specifications and advising on design corrections, under supervision.
  • Review rough sketches, drawings, specifications, and other engineering data to ensure that they conform to design concepts.
  • 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.

  • 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.