Drafting Jobs in New Mexico

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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CAD Designer (Project Based Role)

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 9 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 9 days ago

Key Responsibilities Able to create shop drawings and finalized 3D models for fabrication, assembly, and installation Experience with modeling in Rhino 3D, Solidworks, Inventor, and/or Fusion 360 Experience...

Designer/Drafter 5

  • Los Alamos, NM
  • 12 days ago
  • Los Alamos, NM
  • 12 days ago

The Mechanical Designer/Drafter 5 will be responsible for supporting the engineering team's design of R&D structures and hardware....

CAD Tech

  • Rio Rancho, NM
  • 18 days ago
  • Rio Rancho, NM
  • 18 days ago

Overview Join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team where you'll play a key role in shaping real-world civil engineering projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D. This is a hands-on opportunity to collaborate...

Cable Plant Drafter

  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 20 days ago
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 20 days ago

The Opportunity: We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Cable Plant Drafter to create and maintain accurate drawings and documentation for our telecommunications infrastructure....

BIM Modeler

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 25 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 25 days ago

This position provides the opportunity to utilize Architectural knowledge with strong drafting skills to produce construction documentation and BIM models....

Electronic Design & Drafting Technician

  • Los Alamos, NM
  • 26 days ago
  • Los Alamos, NM
  • 26 days ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Northern Region $39k - $54k Per Year Drafter 3 & 4 Spectra Tech, Inc....

BIM Modeler

  • Rio Rancho, NM
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rio Rancho, NM
  • 30+ days ago

This role will generate content for the VDC team to utilize in a variety of ways, including but not limited to construction sequence planning, proposals, shop drawings, spooling, pre-assembly and pre-fabrication...

Technical Drafter Sr - Facilities Planning

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 30+ days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 30+ days ago

techniques * DRAFTING - Maintain current digital floor plans including building feature drawings for all hospital facilities including all related disciplines * GRAPHIC DESIGN - May provide graphics...

Designer / Drafter

  • Los Alamos, NM
  • 45+ days ago
  • Los Alamos, NM
  • 45+ days ago

Salary Not Available Designer / Drafter GEM Technologies, Inc Occupation: Drafters, All Other Location: Los Alamos, NM - 87544 Positions available: 1 Job #: jo_... Source: GEM Technologies, Inc....

CAD Technician

  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 45+ days ago
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 45+ days ago

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform...

CAD Technician

  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 90+ days ago
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 90+ days ago

Prioritize work to meet various project requests and deadlines, answering to various engineers and project managers Drafting and design work for a variety of projects across multiple disciplines Working...

Senior Mechanical Drafter 2 (Part-time)

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 90+ days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 90+ days ago

Qualifications: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent or an Associate's degree in Mechanical Design and Drafting, Aerospace Design and Drafting, or Avionics Design and Drafting. 7+ years: Self-motivated...

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Salary for Drafting Jobs in New Mexico

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Highest Education Level

Draftings in New Mexico offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
39.5%
Associate's Degree
25.6%
Master's Degree
13.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.0%
High School or GED
7.6%
Some College
1.5%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some High School
0.3%