Civil Drafters

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

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Civil Drafter to prepare drawings and topographical maps used in civil engineering projects. The ideal candidate will draft plans for various structures including highways and sewer systems. Key skills required include reading comprehension, critical thinking, and proficiency in tools like Autodesk AutoCAD. Salary ranges from $35,020 to $80,880 annually based on experience and role specifics. Position is based in the United States.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in drafting plans and detailed drawings.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering concepts.
• Ability to supervise field surveys and technical investigations.

Responsibilities

• Draft plans and detailed drawings for construction projects.
• Draw maps and diagrams to represent topographical contours.
• Supervise or conduct field surveys to gather required data.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Writing

Speaking

Complex Problem Solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Autodesk AutoCAD

Adobe Acrobat

Bentley MicroStation

ESRI ArcGIS software

Job description

Civil Drafter

Prepare drawings and topographical and relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, pipelines, flood control projects, and water and sewerage control systems.

Daily Life Of a Civil Drafter

• Draft plans and detailed drawings for structures, installations, and construction projects, such as highways, sewage disposal systems, and dikes, working from sketches or notes.
• Draw maps, diagrams, and profiles, using cross-sections and surveys, to represent elevations, topographical contours, subsurface formations, and structures.
• Locate and identify symbols on topographical surveys to denote geological and geophysical formations or oil field installations.
• Determine the order of work and method of presentation, such as orthographic or isometric drawing.
• Supervise or conduct field surveys, inspections, or technical investigations to obtain data required to revise construction drawings.
• Calculate weights, volumes, and stress factors and their implications for technical aspects of designs.

Key Skills

• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• 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.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Tools & Technology

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Project
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Adobe Acrobat
• Microsoft Visio
• Adobe Photoshop
• XML
• Bentley MicroStation
• PTC Creo Parametric
• ESRI ArcView
• Autodesk Revit
• Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
• CADD (Computer aided design and drafting software)
• GDA (Geomechanical design analysis software)
• Adobe After Effects
• ESRI ArcGIS software

Average Salary

Typical yearly salary ranges from $35,020 to $80,880.