Keeps the official versions of drawings, contracts and specs on big engineering projects organized and correct.
An engineer revises a drawing, so you log the new version, mark the old one 'superseded' and make sure the construction crew gets the right one.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma or associate; detail-oriented on-the-job training.
Ways in: On-the-job training, 2-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Business Administration, Construction Technology.
Growing slowly. Steady on energy and construction projects.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. Document systems now version and route drawings automatically; checking the right revision reaches crews stays human.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to document control clerk openings at engineering and construction firms
Classes: Drafting or CAD class, Computer applications.
Official data: O*NET occupation 43-4071.
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