Drafting Jobs in Elgin, IL

A Drafter in the construction industry plays a crucial role in translating architectural or engineering designs into detailed technical drawings. These drawings are typically used as visual guidelines for constructing buildings or infrastructure projects. Drafters create plans for different project aspects like structural foundations, electrical systems, and piping layouts. They use specialized software to create 2D and 3D representations, which includes precise measurements, materials, procedures, and other vital construction details.

Essential skills for a Drafter include strong technical drawing abilities, proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) software, spatial understanding, and keen attention to detail. They should also have knowledge of construction methods and materials. Drafters often require an associate degree in drafting, while a certification from the American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) can help highlight their professional competence. Before becoming a drafter, a person may have roles such as a CAD technician, architectural assistant, or engineering technician, where they gain the necessary experience in technical drawing and design.

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Senior Survey CAD Technician

  • Schaumburg, IL (7 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (7 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Salary Maximum USD $40.00/per hour Salary Minimum USD $27.50/per hour 7+ years of drafting experience, specifically within the Land Surverying industry Field and office experience in route survey projects...

Electrical Drafter

  • Elmhurst, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Elmhurst, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Job Title: Electrical Drafter Job Description We are seeking two full-time Electrical Drafters to join our team to manage the electrical customer approval drawing process....

Electrical Drafter

  • Itasca, IL (11 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Itasca, IL (11 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Electrical Drafter In this role you will handle electrical customer approval drawings, draft prints from electrical designs, and collaborate with the engineering teams....

CAD Specialist II

  • Rosemont, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Rosemont, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 18 days ago

YOU MUST HAVE 5+ in CAD drafting experience in lieu of degree Proficient in AutoCAD Position requires performance of advanced computer aided design/drafting/checking, presentation, procedures, commands...

CAD Drafter

  • Hoffman Est, IL (10 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Hoffman Est, IL (10 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 21 days ago

Job Responsibilities Create Shop Drawings of products using 2D or 3D drafting Create special manufacturing drawings for immediate production Adhere to customer (Internal and External) volumes, timelines...

Civil Drafter

  • Saint Charles, IL (6 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Saint Charles, IL (6 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Essential Skills 5+ years of MicroStation drafting experience. Proficiency in roadway design, civil design, and utility design....

Mechanical Drafter

  • Naperville, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Naperville, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Responsibilities Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies, tools, and controls, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment Coordinate with and consult...

AutoCAD Drafter

  • Rosemont, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rosemont, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Specific duties are: Understands reference/model file concept for preparation of facility construction drawing package....

AutoCAD Drafter

  • Des Plaines, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Specific duties are: Understands reference/model file concept for preparation of facility construction drawing package....

Adjunct Faculty- Computer Aided Design and Drafting- Commercial Architecture

  • Sugar Grove, IL (20 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Sugar Grove, IL (20 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Adjunct Faculty- Computer Aided Design and Drafting- Commercial Architecture 2 Locations Available | req1917...

Adjunct Faculty- Computer Aided Design and Drafting- Engineering

  • Sugar Grove, IL (20 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Sugar Grove, IL (20 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Adjunct Faculty- Computer Aided Design and Drafting- Engineering 2 Locations Available | req1918...

CAD Operator

  • Warrenville, IL (13 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Warrenville, IL (13 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Responsibilities The person in this position will use basic computer drafting software to generate site plans and construction drawings for Kimley-Horn projects Designing and producing sets of plans...

CAD Operator - Renewable Energy

  • Deerfield, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Deerfield, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Overview Kimley-Horn is looking for an Experienced CAD Operator to join our Renewable Energy team in Deerfield, IL! Responsibilities This individual will primarily be responsible for: designing...

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Salary for Drafting Jobs in Elgin, IL

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Highest Education Level

Draftings in Elgin, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
39.4%
Associate's Degree
25.6%
Master's Degree
13.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.1%
High School or GED
7.7%
Some College
1.5%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some High School
0.3%


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