Career Details

Architectural and Civil Drafters
Use software to convert the designs of architects and engineers into technical drawings and plans.

Overview

Use software to convert the designs of architects and engineers into technical drawings and plans.

What you'll do

  • Design plans using computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software
  • Work from rough sketches and specifications created by engineers and architects
  • Prepare multiple versions of designs for review by engineers and architects
  • Specify dimensions, materials, and procedures for new products

Abilities you'll need

Attention SpanCategorizationComparisonComprehensionDependabilityGood CommunicationsHands-On ActivitiesMathematical ReasoningOriginalityProblem RecognitionProblem SolvingReasoning

Knowledge you'll gain

Building and ConstructionComputers and ElectronicsCustomer ServiceDesignEngineering and TechnologyMathematics

Skills

CommunicationCreativityCritical ThinkingDependabilityMath SkillsMonitoringProblem SolvingTeamworkTime Management

Technology

Adobe Creative SuiteComputer Aided Design (CAD) SoftwareComputersGeographic Information System (GIS) SoftwareMicrosoft Office Software