Drafter (Drafter: Building and Civil Engineering Facilities)
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Classification
Summary
A technical job that accurately creates design drawings of buildings and civil engineering facilities by hand or using CAD.
Description
Drafters (Drafters: Building and Civil Engineering Facilities) are professionals who create design drawings related to architectural structures such as buildings, bridges, and roads, as well as civil engineering structures. Primarily based on specifications indicated by designers or engineers, they draw plan views, section views, elevation views, and detail views, accurately expressing dimensions, annotations, line types, and scales. In addition to hand-drawn drafting, they also perform digital drafting using CAD software such as AutoCAD, Jw_cad, and Revit.
The created drawings are provided to contractors and supervisors and used as construction instruction documents, requiring an understanding of laws and regulations, standards, characteristics of architectural and civil engineering materials, and construction procedures. Additionally, tasks include revising and updating drawings, data management, and coordination with other departments.
Future Outlook
With the advancement of digitalization in architectural and civil engineering projects, the demand for drafters with BIM and 3D modeling skills is increasing, while changes in job content are expected due to the introduction of AI automated drafting technology.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / High Spatial Recognition / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Office Work / Overtime Before Deadlines / Remote / Team-based
Career Path
Junior Drafter → Senior Drafter → CAD Operator → Design Assistant → Architectural Design Engineer → Civil Engineering Design Engineer
Required Skills
Basic Architectural and Civil Engineering Knowledge / CAD Software Operation / Drafting Knowledge / Drawing Creation and Editing / JIS Standards
Recommended Skills
3D Modeling / BIM Software Operation (Revit) / English Drawing Reading / Survey Data Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because dimensional errors or misentries in drawings are not allowed. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it is mainly desk work and does not require heavy endurance. |
Related Qualifications
- CAD Utilization Technician Exam
Aliases
- CAD Operator
- Drafter
- Drafting Operator
Related Jobs
- Architectural Design Engineer
- CAD Operator
- Civil Engineering Design Engineer
- Surveyor