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Construction
- Annual Median Wage$ 66,415$47,435
$97,505Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Fast Growing
- Architectural and Civil Drafters use software to convert the designs of architects and engineers into technical drawings. Workers use technical drawings to help design buildings, infrastructure and more.
What do they typically do
- Determine the order of work and method of presentation, such as orthographic or isometric drawing
- Operate computer-aided drafting (CAD) equipment or use conventional drafting techniques to produce designs and working drawings
- Depending on work setting, draft plans and detailed drawings of structures like buildings or flood control projects
- Prepare multiple versions of designs for review by engineers and architects
- Work under the supervision of engineers or architects
- Add details to architect and engineer plans based on knowledge of structural techniques
- Supervise, coordinate, and train other technologists, technicians, and drafters
- Help design products using engineering techniques
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +1.1%Job Opening 121Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
NC Workforce Credentials- Autodesk Certified Professional Inventor [Autodesk or Certiport]
- Autodesk Certified Professional Revit [Autodesk or Certiport]
- Autodesk Certified User AutoCAD [Autodesk or Certiport]
- Autodesk Certified User Inventor [Autodesk or Certiport]
- Autodesk Certified User Revit [Autodesk or Certiport]
- Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) [SolidWorks ]
- Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP) [SolidWorks ]
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