32E3A Civil Engineer, Architect/Architectural Engineer: civilian jobs and resume guide
The O*NET Military Crosswalk connects this Civil Engineer, Architect/Architectural Engineer designation to Architects, Except Landscape and Naval. Review each civilian direction's published work details, then keep only experience you can verify. The connection does not prove that you performed a mapped task.
About this designation: The source identifies this designation as Civil Engineer, Architect/Architectural Engineer. Its shared civilian crosswalk evidence does not establish which duties, tools, credentials, or level of responsibility you personally held.
These are the civilian occupations O*NET connects to this military code. They are options to explore—not a ranking, a license, or proof that you performed every duty listed.
Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.
Typical national pay$77,960–$126,550Median $99,280 · BLS OEWS 2025
Pay can vary by location, employer, schedule, credentials, and experience.
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Requirements and work details
O*NET Job Zone 5: extensive preparation is usually needed.
Civilian licensing or certification is common in this occupation. Check the state where you plan to work.
Example civilian duties from O*NET
Develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details for its construction.
Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools.
Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.
Tools and software named by O*NET
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Autodesk AutoCAD
Autodesk Revit
Chaos Enscape
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Architect
1 certification
Summary
Architect planning and designing structures, including residences and commercial buildings, while utilizing computer-aided design software and ensuring compliance with client requirements and environmental standards
Experience
Architect
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Developed final construction plans that included aesthetic representations of the structure or details for its construction
Prepared scale drawings or architectural designs using computer-aided design software
Consulted with clients to determine functional or spatial requirements of structures
Monitored the work of specialists to ensure optimal form or function of designs or final structures
Conducted periodic on-site observations of construction work to monitor compliance with plans
Designed structures that incorporated environmentally friendly building practices or concepts, such as LEED standards
Skills
Checking & Planning
Creating graphics of structures, Inspecting facilities or sites, Analyzing costs and benefits, Designing water conservation systems, Preparing detailed work plans
Technical Skills
Incorporating green features, Preparing applications, Designing structures and facilities
Core Skills
Investigating environmental impact, Chaos Enscape, Discussing designs with clients
Professional Degree (JD, MD, DDS) Your university, Year
Certifications & Licenses
State license for this work Your state board, Year
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The mapped civilian record lists this task: Develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details for its construction. Identify comparable experience only if you can verify it.
Also examine this mapped civilian task: Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools. Keep it only if your own service evidence supports it.
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Which parts of your Civil Engineer, Architect/Architectural Engineer experience can you support when considering the crosswalk direction Architects, Except Landscape and Naval?
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Develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details for its construction.
Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools.
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Editorial reviewer: Rung Guru editorial QA. Approved: 2026-08-09T09:42:55.854136+00:00.
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