Architectural Drafters

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 35,020 - 80,880; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is hiring for the position of Architectural Drafter in the United States. The successful candidate will prepare detailed architectural drawings, plan interior arrangements, and ensure adherence to specifications on construction sites. Candidates should possess strong skills in critical thinking, analysis, and effective communication. Familiarity with software tools such as CAD and Microsoft Office is essential. Competitive salary ranging from $35,020 to $80,880 annually based on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with active listening and effective communication.
• Ability to analyze systems and determine operational outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed drawings of architectural designs and plans.
• Lay out and plan interior arrangements for commercial buildings.
• Represent architect on construction sites ensuring compliance with designs.

Tools

Autodesk AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Architectural Drafter

Prepare detailed drawings of architectural designs and plans for buildings and structures according to specifications provided by architect.

Responsibilities

• Lay out and plan interior room arrangements for commercial buildings, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment and software.
• Obtain and assemble data to complete architectural designs, visiting job sites to compile measurements as necessary.
• Represent architect on construction site, ensuring builder compliance with design specifications and advising on design corrections, under architect’s supervision.
• Reproduce drawings on copy machines or trace copies of plans and drawings, using transparent paper or cloth, ink, pencil, and standard drafting instruments.
• Determine procedures and instructions to be followed, according to design specifications and quantity of required materials.
• Check dimensions of materials to be used and assign numbers to lists of materials.

Qualifications

• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Systems Analysis: Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Types of Architectural Drafter

• Commercial Drafter
• Computer‑Aided Design Designer (CAD Designer)
• Architectural Intern
• Landscape Drafter
• Plumbing Designer

Job Outlook

In the United States, there were 99,600 jobs for Architectural Drafter in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 8.1% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 8,100 new jobs for Architectural Drafter by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 9,500 job openings in this field each year.

Salary

The salary for Architectural Drafters ranges between about $35,020 and $80,880 a year. Architectural Drafters who work in District of Columbia, Illinois, or California, make the highest salaries.

Tools & Technologies Used

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Word processing software
• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Project
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Adobe Acrobat
• Microsoft Visio
• Adobe Photoshop
• Database software
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign
• C
• Dassault Systemes CATIA
• Dassault Systemes SOLIDWORKS
• Bentley MicroStation
• SAP software