Careers in Architecture and Engineering

Architectural and Civil Drafters

Architecture and Engineering

Prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, and public works. Use knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete drawings.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Electrical and Electronics Drafters

Architecture and Engineering

Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Mechanical Drafters

Architecture and Engineering

Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Drafters, All Other

Architecture and Engineering

All drafters not listed separately.

No requirement is specified

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians

Architecture and Engineering

Operate, install, adjust, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems, consoles, simulators, and other data acquisition, test, and measurement instruments and equipment, which are used to launch, track, position, and evaluate air and space vehicles. May record and interpret test data.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Architecture and Engineering

Apply theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities under the direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Architecture and Engineering

Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

Architecture and Engineering

Operate, test, maintain, or adjust unmanned, automated, servomechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment to observe or record visual information at sites such as oil rigs, crop fields, buildings, or for similar infrastructure, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Robotics Technicians

Architecture and Engineering

Build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Architecture and Engineering

Apply theory and principles of environmental engineering to modify, test, and operate equipment and devices used in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental problems, including waste treatment and site remediation, under the direction of engineering staff or scientists. May assist in the development of environmental remediation devices.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above