description
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.
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details
Currently Employed:
390
Projected Annual Job Openings:
40
Typical Hourly Wage:
$21.81 - $30.23
Typical Annual Salary:
$45,370 - $62,880
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typical training
Typical education needed for entry:
Associate's degree
Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation:
No work experience
Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation:
No on-the-job training
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typical job duties
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Produce drawings, using computer-assisted drafting systems (CAD) or drafting machines, or by hand, using compasses, dividers, protractors, triangles, and other drafting devices.
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Draft plans and detailed drawings for structures, installations, and construction projects, such as highways, sewage disposal systems, and dikes, working from sketches or notes.
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Coordinate structural, electrical, and mechanical designs and determine a method of presentation to graphically represent building plans.
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Analyze building codes, by-laws, space and site requirements, and other technical documents and reports to determine their effect on architectural designs.
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Draw maps, diagrams, and profiles, using cross-sections and surveys, to represent elevations, topographical contours, subsurface formations, and structures.
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Lay out and plan interior room arrangements for commercial buildings, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment and software.
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Supervise and train other technologists, technicians, and drafters.
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Determine the order of work and method of presentation, such as orthographic or isometric drawing.
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Finish and duplicate drawings and documentation packages according to required mediums and specifications for reproduction, using blueprinting, photography, or other duplicating methods.
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Draw rough and detailed scale plans for foundations, buildings, and structures, based on preliminary concepts, sketches, engineering calculations, specification sheets, and other data.
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tools & technology
Tools:
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Compasses
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Curves
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Scales
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Scanners
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Tablet computers
Technology:
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Computer aided design CAD software
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Data base user interface and query software
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Development environment software
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Graphics or photo imaging software
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Map creation software
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