Drafting Jobs in Birmingham, AL

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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Mechanical Drafter

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 2 days ago

drawings.- Meet deadlines pertaining to modeling, producing shop drawings, and creating fabrication files.- Communicate with field personnel to adjust and answer questions pertaining to shop drawings...

Designer/Draftsman

  • Pelham, AL (14 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Pelham, AL (14 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 4 days ago

Drafting background and AutoCAD experience is a must....

Drafter

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 11 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 11 days ago

Drafter Responsibilities: The primary role of this position is CAD drafting of boundary, transmission line right-of-way and land tie surveys....

Drafter 2

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 12 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 12 days ago

The primary role of this position is CAD drafting of boundary, transmission line right-of-way and land tie surveys....

Civil/Survey CAD Technician

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 17 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 17 days ago

Experience in civil design, topography, topographic surveys, and land surveying. Ability to create and update survey plans for long transmission pipeline greenfield projects....

Electrical CAD Designer

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 20 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 20 days ago

Knowledge of basic drafting principles. Candidate should be able to assist in designing electrical equipment and components....

Autocad Drafter

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 30+ days ago

A local engineering firm that is focused on residential and commercial projects, and small to mid-sized cities and the utility systems that serve those areas. These are the places where they can...

Drafter

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 30+ days ago

Pipe and Foundry is seeking a Drafter in Hoover, Alabama. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing support to the Sales Department and U.S....

Product CAD Designer - Leeds, AL

  • Leeds, AL (12 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Leeds, AL (12 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Overview Our Switching and Fusing Business Unit in Leeds, AL is seeking a motivated Product CAD Designer who will design, develop, and draft customized solutions based on customer requirements while...

Drafting Technician II (Protection & Control)

  • Trussville, AL (15 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Trussville, AL (15 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 45+ days ago

Assist the Engineer with coordination and shop drawing review during the final administration of projects. Organizes CAD drawings and files....

Senior Engineering Drafter - City of Birmingham

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 90+ days ago

., Auto-CAD, MicroStation, InRoads, Carlson) for architectural or civil design projects and mapping....

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Salary for Drafting Jobs in Birmingham, AL

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Highest Education Level

Draftings in Birmingham, AL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
39.4%
Associate's Degree
25.7%
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%