Architectural and Civil Drafters

Create computerized drawings of building features to support architectural projects.

Architectural and Civil Drafters create architectural drawings of buildings. They use knowledge of building materials, engineering, and mathematics.

Wages	$30.90 per hour on average
Demand	High Demand
Outlook	The outlook is Poor
Education & Training	Associate's degree is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
On the Job	Work Activities Operate computer systems. Collect data about project sites. Review technical documents to plan work. Create graphical representations of structures or landscapes. Create physical models or prototypes. Determine operational methods. Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects. Evaluate technical data to determine effect on designs or plans. Prepare detailed work plans. Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects.
Career Pathways	Design and Pre-Construction
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