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Also called architectural cad drafter, architectural computer aided design drafter, architectural drafter and architecture drafter.
$66,150
Median pay a year
103,700
People do this work
6
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Architectural and Civil Drafter
Summary
Architectural and civil drafter preparing detailed drawings for buildings and civil engineering projects, utilizing CAD systems and knowledge of materials and engineering practices to ensure compliance with codes and specifications
Experience
Architectural and Civil Drafter
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Produced drawings using computer-assisted drafting systems (CAD) and drafting devices for various construction projects
Drafted plans and detailed drawings for structures and installations, including highways and sewage disposal systems
Coordinated structural, electrical, and mechanical designs to graphically represent building plans
Analyzed building codes, by-laws, and technical documents to assess their impact on architectural designs
Supervised and trained other technologists, technicians, and drafters in drafting practices and procedures
Checked dimensions of materials and assigned numbers to lists of materials for construction projects
Prepared cost estimates, contracts, and technical reports for specific projects under an architect's supervision
Skills
Core Skills
Creating graphics of structures, Estimating operational costs, Estimating technical requirements, Creating graphics of civil structures, Preparing procedural documents, Reviewing technical drawing details, Reviewing technical documents, Collecting project site data, Monitoring compliance processes, Surveying land or water, Autodesk Navisworks
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Produced drawings using computer-assisted drafting systemsDrafted plans and detailed drawings for construction projectsCoordinated structural, electrical, and mechanical designsAnalyzed building codes and technical documentsDrew maps and diagrams to represent elevationsLaid out and planned interior room arrangements
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Produced detailed drawings for construction projects using computer-assisted drafting systems, ensuring accuracy and adherence to specifications
Coordinated structural, electrical, and mechanical designs to create comprehensive plans for various projects
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Produced several detailed drawings each week for construction projects using computer-assisted drafting systems, ensuring accuracy and adherence to specifications
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Several each weekDozens for multiple projectsRegularly for ongoing developments
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Coordinated structural, electrical, and mechanical designs to create comprehensive plans for various projects
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Plans were clearer and easier to followReduced errors in final designs
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Creating graphics of structures
Estimating operational costs
Estimating technical requirements
Creating graphics of civil structures
Preparing procedural documents
Reviewing technical drawing details
Reviewing technical documents
Collecting project site data
Monitoring compliance processes
Surveying land or water
Verifying mathematical calculations
Evaluating technical data
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What an Architectural and Civil Drafter does
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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.
What it pays
How much does an Architectural and Civil Drafter make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$55,650
Median
$66,150
75th percentile
$80,870
About 103,700 people do this work in the United States.
This page is about the occupation Architectural and Civil Drafters. What this job involves and what it is made of come from O*NET 30.3, the US Department of Labor's occupation database, refreshed July 2026; Rung writes those records into the plain sentences you see. Pay comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS release for 2025. Rung is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by either agency. How Rung handles accuracy is on the accuracy page, and the full data credits are on the credits page.