Drafting Jobs in Nebraska

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.

1-15 of 28 Jobs

Senior Drafter

  • Grand Island, NE
  • 1 day ago
  • Grand Island, NE
  • 1 day ago

Provide feedback upon reviewing/checking drafting documentation prepared by Drafting Apprentice or Drafter I for improving knowledge, performance, and quality....

Drafter III

  • Grand Island, NE
  • 1 day ago
  • Grand Island, NE
  • 1 day ago

Provide feedback upon reviewing/checking drafting documentation prepared by Drafting Apprentice or Drafter I for improving knowledge, performance, and quality....

Facade Drafter

  • Omaha, NE
  • 2 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 2 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....

Architectural Drafter

  • Omaha, NE
  • 3 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 3 days ago

Essential Skills Proficiency in AutoCAD, Architectural Design, and Construction Drawings. Fluency in 2-dimensional Computer-Aided Drafting with at least 2 years of experience....

Survey CAD Technician

  • Omaha, NE
  • 9 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 9 days ago

We are partnered with a company seeking a CAD Technician with 2+ years of experience of survey drafting experience. The candidate must have AutoCAD Civil 3D capabilities and experience....

Drafter

  • Aurora, NE
  • 10 days ago
  • Aurora, NE
  • 10 days ago

Education: Associate Degree in Architectural Drafting or equivalent experience....

Drafter III

  • Grand Island, NE
  • 12 days ago
  • Grand Island, NE
  • 12 days ago

by Drafting Apprentice or Drafter I for improving knowledge, performance, and quality. - Serve as a subject matter expert on one or more drafting processes and product applications....

Engineering CAD Technician

  • Omaha, NE
  • 12 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 12 days ago

California Water Service Job Description: This is a junior level position in this classification series. Within the areas described in the primary job function, completes assignments with limited...

Drafter/Modeler Summer Internship

  • Norfolk, NE
  • 14 days ago
  • Norfolk, NE
  • 14 days ago

Vulcraft Nebraska Location: Norfolk, NE, United States Other Available Locations: N/A Basic Job Functions:Nucor Detailing Center, located in Norfolk, Nebraska, is seeking candidates to join our 2025 Drafting...

Electrical CAD Designer

  • Omaha, NE
  • 15 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 15 days ago

American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) certification is preferred. Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel is required. Experience with Adobe/BlueBeam is preferred....

Plan-set Drafter

  • Omaha, NE
  • 18 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 18 days ago

Consolidated Electrical Distributors Plan-set Drafter in Omaha , Nebraska Summary Job title: Plan-set Drafter Job ID: ......

CAD Technician, Nebraska

  • Omaha, NE
  • 21 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 21 days ago

Associates Degree or equivalent preferred 1 year previous civil engineering related experience Experience with Microstation or AutoCad Civil 3D Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed...

Drafter/Modeler Trainee

  • Norfolk, NE
  • 23 days ago
  • Norfolk, NE
  • 23 days ago

You will be trained to use our customized Auto CAD or TEKLA programs to create 3D Models/Drawings of joist, deck, grating, building systems, or structural members, based on customer contract drawings...

Drafting Technician - Water/Wastewater

  • Omaha, NE
  • 27 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 27 days ago

Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Revit. Solid interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills....

Mechanical Designer/Drafter

  • Omaha, NE
  • 30+ days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 30+ days ago

Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned) General: Prepare construction drawings, details, and construction notes adhering to schedules....

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Salary for Drafting Jobs in Nebraska

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Highest Education Level

Draftings in Nebraska offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
39.4%
Associate's Degree
25.7%
Master's Degree
13.3%
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%