Draws every beam, bolt, and weld so a steel shop can fabricate a building's skeleton.
You model a stadium's steel frame in Tekla, then produce shop drawings showing exactly where each bolt hole goes. A mistake of an inch could stop a crane, so you double-check everything.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 2 years after high school. Certificate or associate in drafting; Tekla software skills; often trained on the job.
Ways in: Certification, 2-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Drafting & Design Technology, Civil Engineering Technology.
Growing about average. Steady shortage of skilled detailers.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. Tekla and AI auto-detail connections and shop drawings; odd conditions and fabricator questions stay human.
Classes: Drafting CTE class, Geometry, Welding CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 17-3013.
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