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Occupation Overview
Civil Drafters

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About the Work
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Education and Training
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Income and Employment
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Occupation Description Sample Job Titles
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.

 CAD Draftsman (Computer-Aided Design Draftsman)
 Civil CAD Designer (Civil Computer Aided Design Designer)
 Civil CADD Technician (Civil Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technician)
 Civil Design Specialist
 Civil Design Technician
 Civil Drafter
 Civil Draftsman
 Civil Technician
 Computer Aided Drafter
 Computer-Aided Design Designer (CAD Designer)
 Computer-Aided Design Technician (CAD Technician)
 Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Designer (CADD Designer)
 Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Operator (CADD Operator)
 Directional Survey Drafter
 Draftsperson
 Geological Drafter
 Geophysical Drafter
 Plumbing Designer
 Steel Detailer
 Truss Designer
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Significant Points of this Occupation
Drafters
  • Opportunities should be best for individuals with at least 2 years of postsecondary training in drafting.
  • Overall employment is projected to grow more slowly than average, but growth will vary by specialty.
  • Demand for various types of drafters depends on the needs of local industry.


Resources for Additional Information

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Information on schools offering programs in drafting and related fields is available from:

  • Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, 2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 302, Arlington, VA 22201. Internet: http://www.accsc.org

Information about certification is available from:

  • American Design Drafting Association, 105 E. Main St., Newbern, TN 38059. Internet: http://www.adda.org


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