# Architectural and Civil Drafters > 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. - Code: 17-3011.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 17-3011) - Family: [Architecture & Engineering](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-17), one of its 59 occupations - Tasks: 28 tasks (22 core, 3 supplemental and 3 not rated) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/17-3011.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/17-3011.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Produce drawings, using computer-assisted drafting systems (CAD) or drafting machines, or by hand, using compasses, dividers, protractors, triangles, and other drafting devices. Core task · Task 21917 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 2. Draft plans and detailed drawings for structures, installations, and construction projects, such as highways, sewage disposal systems, and dikes, working from sketches or notes. Core task · Task 21918 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 3. Coordinate structural, electrical, and mechanical designs and determine a method of presentation to graphically represent building plans. Core task · Task 21919 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 4. Analyze building codes, by-laws, space and site requirements, and other technical documents and reports to determine their effect on architectural designs. Core task · Task 21920 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 5. Draw maps, diagrams, and profiles, using cross-sections and surveys, to represent elevations, topographical contours, subsurface formations, and structures. Core task · Task 21921 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 6. Lay out and plan interior room arrangements for commercial buildings, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment and software. Core task · Task 21922 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 7. Supervise and train other technologists, technicians, and drafters. Core task · Task 21923 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 8. Determine the order of work and method of presentation, such as orthographic or isometric drawing. Core task · Task 21924 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 9. Finish and duplicate drawings and documentation packages according to required mediums and specifications for reproduction, using blueprinting, photography, or other duplicating methods. Core task · Task 21925 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 10. Draw rough and detailed scale plans for foundations, buildings, and structures, based on preliminary concepts, sketches, engineering calculations, specification sheets, and other data. Core task · Task 21926 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 11. Correlate, interpret, and modify data obtained from topographical surveys, well logs, and geophysical prospecting reports. Core task · Task 21927 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 12. Check dimensions of materials to be used and assign numbers to lists of materials. Core task · Task 21928 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 13. Determine procedures and instructions to be followed, according to design specifications and quantity of required materials. Core task · Task 21929 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 14. Supervise or conduct field surveys, inspections, or technical investigations to obtain data required to revise construction drawings. Core task · Task 21930 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 15. Explain drawings to production or construction teams and provide adjustments as necessary. Core task · Task 21931 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 16. Obtain and assemble data to complete architectural designs, visiting job sites to compile measurements as necessary. Core task · Task 21932 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 17. Determine quality, cost, strength, and quantity of required materials, and enter figures on materials lists. Core task · Task 21933 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 18. Locate and identify symbols on topographical surveys to denote geological and geophysical formations or oil field installations. Core task · Task 21934 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 19. Create freehand drawings and lettering to accompany drawings. Core task · Task 21935 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 20. Calculate excavation tonnage and prepare graphs and fill-hauling diagrams for use in earth-moving operations. Core task · Task 21936 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 21. Prepare colored drawings of landscape and interior designs for presentation to client. Core task · Task 21937 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 22. Calculate weights, volumes, and stress factors and their implications for technical aspects of designs. Core task · Task 21938 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 23. Plot characteristics of boreholes for oil and gas wells from photographic subsurface survey recordings and other data, representing depth, degree, and direction of inclination. Supplemental task · Task 21939 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 24. Reproduce drawings on copy machines or trace copies of plans and drawings, using transparent paper or cloth, ink, pencil, and standard drafting instruments. Supplemental task · Task 21940 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 25. Calculate heat loss and gain of buildings and structures to determine required equipment specifications, following standard procedures. Supplemental task · Task 21941 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 26. Prepare cost estimates, contracts, bidding documents, and technical reports for specific projects under an architect's or engineer's supervision. Not rated · Task 21942 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 27. Represent architect or engineer on construction site, ensuring builder compliance with design specifications and advising on design corrections, under supervision. Not rated · Task 21943 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 28. Review rough sketches, drawings, specifications, and other engineering data to ensure that they conform to design concepts. Not rated · Task 21944 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 ## More in Architecture & Engineering - [Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/17-3021.00): 11 tasks - [Aerospace Engineers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/17-2011.00): 16 tasks - [Agricultural Engineers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/17-2021.00): 14 tasks - [Architects, Except Landscape and Naval](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/17-1011.00): 24 tasks - [Automotive Engineering Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/17-3027.01): 18 tasks - [Automotive Engineers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/17-2141.02): 25 tasks - [Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/17-2031.00): 30 tasks - [Calibration Technologists and Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/17-3028.00): 15 tasks - [Cartographers and Photogrammetrists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/17-1021.00): 14 tasks - 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