Drafting Jobs in Pennsylvania

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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Civil CAD Designer

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 1 hour ago

insurance Vision insurance Basic life & AD&D insurance Long term disability Short term disability 401(k) 5% Match Paid time off Paid holidays Requirements: Associates degree in Computer Aided Design and Drafting...

Architectural Technician/Drafter (Architecture)

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 2 days ago

Position Details/Qualifications: 2+ years of experience in drafting (can come from any drafting background; architecture preferred) Associate’s degree prefered, NOT REQUIRED Must have experience...

Senior CAD Designer

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 3 days ago

Job Duties: Develop drawings from verbal instructions, preliminary layouts, sketches or marked-up prints utilizing conventional drafting tools and/or computer assisted design/drafting programs....

Civil/Survey CAD Technician - REMOTE

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities: Drafting/designing using CAD software for a variety of civil engineering and land surveying projects Must be able to work on a team of other designers and under a Project Manager Qualifications...

Remote Work

Civil/Survey CAD Technician

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities: Drafting/designing using CAD software for a variety of civil engineering and land surveying projects Must be able to work on a team of other designers and under a Project Manager Qualifications...

Designer/Draftsman

  • Charleroi, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Charleroi, PA
  • 3 days ago

Comprehensive abilities in layout and detail drafting techniques, using AutoCAD/Inventor system needed. Microsoft Office software experience....

Survey CAD Technician - Transportation

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 3 days ago

Responsible for performing selected drafting assignments, quickly and accurately....

Drafter

  • Conshohocken, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Conshohocken, PA
  • 3 days ago

Utilize CAD drafting to design and document various systems. Interpret and work from blueprints, design plans, and shop drawings....

CAD Technician

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 4 days ago

Associate Degree or Certification from a Technical School in Drafting. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with substation design. Knowledge of CAD software beyond AutoCAD....

Remote Work

MEP Draftsman

  • Lancaster, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Lancaster, PA
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications Education: Associate's degree or technical certification in drafting, CAD design, or a related field....

Draftsman - Building Materials

  • Girard, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Girard, PA
  • 6 days ago

drafting a plus Responsibilities: Drafting Prepares construction drawings from preliminary designs by transforming conceptual designs into working construction documents....

Plant Engineering & Drafting Manager

  • Strattanville, PA
  • 9 days ago
  • Strattanville, PA
  • 9 days ago

Conducts training for CAD drafters. Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering and design tasks....

Distribution Drafter 3 - Grid

  • Reading, PA
  • 10 days ago
  • Reading, PA
  • 10 days ago

This position will offer you the opportunity to work in a project team environment and lead other engineers and designers using your knowledge of engineering and design practices to:...

CAD Technician - Civil 3D

  • Exton, PA
  • 12 days ago
  • Exton, PA
  • 12 days ago

This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain valuable civil design experience, to develop strong project management skills, and to become an integral part of an innovative engineering firm...

CAD Designer (Stream & Wetland)

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 12 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 12 days ago

Qualifications 2-5 years relevant experience; Associate's or technical degree in Computer Aided Drafting preferred; Working knowledge of computer-aided drafting software, specifically Autodesk Civil...

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Salary for Drafting Jobs in Pennsylvania

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Highest Education Level

Draftings in Pennsylvania 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%