Drafting Jobs in Austin, TX

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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Strong Manual Drafting Skills: Understanding of traditional drafting methods like orthographic projection, isometric drawing, and sectional views, even with a focus on CAD....

Lead Electrical CAD Designer - DCI

  • Austin, TX
  • 11 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 11 days ago

reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance with requirements Advanced proficiency in various CAD software, such as AutoCAD Electrical, Revit, Windchill, Autodesk Inventor-EMX, Autodesk Fusion, to design, draft...

CAD Technician - Surveying

  • Austin, TX
  • 11 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 11 days ago

Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and skilled CAD Technician with a background in land surveying to support our engineering and survey teams. Creates accurate technical drawings and...

Instrumentation & Controls CAD Design Technician

  • Austin, TX
  • 11 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 11 days ago

Market Water At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes,...

Senior Mask Designer and CAD Engineer NVIDIA 2.7 ( ) Multiple Locations # JR1988411 Position summary ng and maintaining pcells and writing regression test cases. What you will be doing: Perform...

CAD Design Verification Methodology Engineer

  • Austin, TX
  • 15 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 15 days ago

Job Summary Summary Posted: Aug 05, 2025 Role Number: 200615184 Do you love building elegant solutions to highly complex challenges? Do you intrinsically see the importance in every detail? As...

HVAC 3D Drafter

  • Austin, TX
  • 20 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 20 days ago

Qualifications: Education: Associate's degree or technical certification in Drafting, CAD, or a related field. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline is a plus....

Senior CAD Designer

  • Austin, TX
  • 28 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 28 days ago

Ideal Candidate Education/Experience Requirements: 5-7 years of high-level experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS tools with a demonstrated track record of leading and delivering complex civil design...

NX CAD Designer

  • Austin, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 30+ days ago

The NX CAD Designer will utilize their expertise in 3D modeling and drafting while participating in section, department and business wide continuous improvement and simplification initiatives....

CAD Designer I

  • Austin, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 30+ days ago

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident,...

Mechanical CAD Drafter

  • Austin, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 30+ days ago

Role Overview As a Mechanical CAD Drafter, you'll work closely with mechanical engineers and naval architects to turn conceptual designs into highly detailed, production-ready drawings....

BIM Modeler

  • Austin, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 30+ days ago

* Work with Family Development Team for the revised standards or for a project's needs. * Create project specific families for projects they are leading. * Lead and supervise modeling and...

CAD Tech - MME Civil

  • Austin, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 30+ days ago

Qualifications High School Diploma or Equivalent + basic drafting/CAD training Minimum of 2 years Land/Site Development drafting experience Minimum of 2 years of Civil 3D Navisworks design experience...

3D CAD Tech - Civil

  • Austin, TX
  • 45+ days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 45+ days ago

Qualifications High School Diploma or Equivalent + basic drafting/CAD training Minimum of 2 years Land/Site Development drafting experience Minimum of 2 years of Civil 3D Navisworks design experience...

For over four decades, Cirrus Logic has been propelled by the top engineers in mixed-signal processing. Our rockstar team thrives on solving complex challenges with innovative end-user solutions...

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Salary for Drafting Jobs in Austin, TX

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Highest Education Level

Draftings in Austin, TX offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
39.5%
Associate's Degree
25.6%
Master's Degree
13.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.1%
High School or GED
7.6%
Some College
1.4%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some High School
0.3%


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