Civil Drafters
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.
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Prior Experience Needed
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Training Provided After Hiring
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How AI Impacts Each Task
15 tasks analyzed
Produce drawings, using computer-assisted drafting systems (CAD) or drafting machines, or by hand, using compasses, dividers, protractors, triangles, and other drafting devices.
Draft plans and detailed drawings for structures, installations, and construction projects, such as highways, sewage disposal systems, and dikes, working from sketches or notes.
Review rough sketches, drawings, specifications, and other engineering data received from civil engineers to ensure that they conform to design concepts.
Draw maps, diagrams, and profiles, using cross-sections and surveys, to represent elevations, topographical contours, subsurface formations, and structures.
Supervise and train other technologists, technicians, and drafters.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Produce drawings, using computer-assisted drafting systems (CAD) or drafting machines, or by hand, using compasses, dividers, protractors, triangles, and other drafting devices. | - | - | 15% |
| Draft plans and detailed drawings for structures, installations, and construction projects, such as highways, sewage disposal systems, and dikes, working from sketches or notes. | - | - | 15% |
| Review rough sketches, drawings, specifications, and other engineering data received from civil engineers to ensure that they conform to design concepts. | - | - | 10% |
| Draw maps, diagrams, and profiles, using cross-sections and surveys, to represent elevations, topographical contours, subsurface formations, and structures. | - | - | 10% |
| Supervise and train other technologists, technicians, and drafters. | - | - | 5% |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$64,280
per year
Mean Wage
$68,860
per year
Employment
110K
workers
Wage Range
$44,040 - $98,190
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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