1. Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA • Private
In-State Tuition
$55,465
Enrollment
6,483
Draftsmen work closely with architects on building projects. Their job is to prepare drawings of building plans and designs based on the specifications of the architect. They also use software and drafting stations to render designs. Architectural draftsmen may also coordinate other designs, like electrical, structural, and even mechanical designs.
There are different kinds of drafters. While architectural drafters focus on buildings and construction projects, civil drafters prepare civil engineering projects like bridges and highways. A day in the life of an architectural draftsman includes determining the procedures to be followed on a drawing, preparing designs to match these procedures, and producing copies of the completed drawing.
You're more likely to get hired as a draftsman if you have college training. Certificates and diplomas from technical institutes are also a great idea. You'll also need an understanding of design, drawing, and CADD.
