Drafting Jobs in Alabama

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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Engineering Drafter

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 8 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 8 days ago

Leidos Defense Systems Rapid Integration and Prototyping is seeking a qualified Mechanical/Electrical Drafter....

Mechanical Drafter

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 day 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
  • 3 days ago
  • Pelham, AL
  • 3 days ago

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

Experience reading/interpreting construction drawings....

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

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

Structures CAD Designer

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 11 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 11 days ago

Structures CAD Designer Huntsville, AL, USA Req #1426 Tuesday, April 8, 2025 ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska...

Detailer/ AutoCAD Drafter

  • Riverside, AL
  • 16 days ago
  • Riverside, AL
  • 16 days ago

Minimum Qualifications: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future Vocational certificate in CAD design/drafting issued from an accredited...

Civil/Survey CAD Technician

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 16 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 16 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
  • 19 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 19 days ago

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

Facade Drafter

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 30+ days ago

CAD Drafter Qualifications: Responsibilities: Review Architectural drawings and specifications Prepare shop drawings for Architects approval and fabrication using AutoCAD Prepare B.O.M....

Mechanical Designer/drafter

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 45+ days ago

Essential Skills Advanced skills in 3D solid modeling/drafting using SolidWorks software. Advanced skills in 2D drafting using AutoCAD software....

Drafter

  • Fort Payne, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fort Payne, AL
  • 30+ days ago

Drafter at PlayCore Drafter at PlayCore in Fort Payne, Alabama Posted in Other 2 days ago....

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...

Temporary Emergency Part Time Design Drafting Technology Lab Assistant

  • Tanner, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tanner, AL
  • 30+ days ago

Temporary Emergency Part Time Design Drafting Technology Lab Assistant Salary $14.50 - $19.85 Hourly Location Tanner, AL Job Type Part-Time Job Number 05824 College/Division CCC-205200-Drafting and...

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Salary for Drafting Jobs in Alabama

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Highest Education Level

Draftings in Alabama 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%