Civil Drafter skills employers ask for

The most-asked skills

Share of Civil Drafter postings that mention each skill.

1. CADdistinctive91%
2. Communication36%
3. Manufacturingdistinctive26%
4. Blueprint readingdistinctive22%
5. Microsoft Office21%
6. Civil engineeringdistinctive20%
7. Training and coaching18%
8. Leadership17%
9. Regulatory compliance14%
10. Quality controldistinctive12%
11. Process improvement9%
12. Excel8%
13. Mechanical engineeringdistinctive8%
14. Problem solving8%
15. Research8%

“Distinctive” means Civil Drafter postings ask for it at least three times as often as jobs overall.

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Where Civil Drafter skills carry over

Roles whose postings ask for the most similar skills. Overlap counts the skills that define each role most.

• Electrical Drafter76% overlapShared: CAD, Blueprint reading, Manufacturing, CommunicationHow to switch
• Industrial Designer74% overlapShared: CAD, Manufacturing, Blueprint reading, CommunicationHow to switch
• Architect71% overlapShared: CAD, Microsoft Office, Communication, Quality controlHow to switch
• Land Surveyor66% overlapShared: CAD, Civil engineering, Communication, Quality controlHow to switch

Questions

What skills does a Civil Drafter need?

In 95 current Civil Drafter job postings, the skills asked for most often are CAD (91%), Communication (36%), Manufacturing (26%), Blueprint reading (22%), Microsoft Office (21%). Percentages are the share of postings that mention each skill.

What jobs can a Civil Drafter move into?

Measured by shared skill demand, the closest roles are Electrical Drafter, Industrial Designer, Architect, Land Surveyor. Electrical Drafter shares skills such as CAD, Blueprint reading, Manufacturing.