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Architects, Except Landscape and Naval - 17-1011.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Architect
  • Design Architect
  • Planner
  • Project Architect
  • Specifications Writer

SOC Occupation Groups

17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations
17-1000 Architects, Surveyors, and Cartographers
17-1010 Architects, Except Naval
17-1011.00 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Administer construction contracts.
  • Calculate potential energy savings by comparing estimated energy consumption of proposed design to baseline standards.
  • Conduct periodic on-site observations of construction work to monitor compliance with plans.
  • Consult with clients to determine functional or spatial requirements of structures.
  • Create three-dimensional or interactive representations of designs, using computer-assisted design software.
  • Design environmentally sound structural upgrades to existing buildings, such as natural lighting systems, green roofs, or rainwater collection systems.
  • Design or plan construction of green building projects to minimize adverse environmental impact or conserve energy.
  • Design structures that incorporate environmentally friendly building practices or concepts, such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards.
  • Develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details for its construction.
  • Develop marketing materials, proposals, or presentations to generate new work opportunities.
  • Direct activities of technicians engaged in preparing drawings or specification documents.
  • Gather information related to projects' environmental sustainability or operational efficiency.
  • Inspect proposed building sites to determine suitability for construction.
  • Integrate engineering elements into unified architectural designs.
  • Meet with clients to review or discuss architectural drawings.
  • Monitor the work of specialists, such as electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, interior designers, or sound specialists to ensure optimal form or function of designs or final structures.
  • Perform predesign services, such as feasibility or environmental impact studies.
  • Plan layouts of structural architectural projects.
  • Plan or design structures such as residences, office buildings, theatres, factories, or other structural properties in accordance with environmental, safety, or other regulations.
  • Prepare contract documents for building contractors.
  • Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.
  • Prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, or reports.
  • Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools.
  • Represent clients in obtaining bids or awarding construction contracts.

Detailed Work Activities

  • Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects.
  • Create graphical representations of structures or landscapes.
  • Design structures or facilities.
  • Design water conservation systems.
  • Direct design or development activities.
  • Discuss designs or plans with clients.
  • Document technical design details.
  • Incorporate green features into the design of structures or facilities.
  • Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards.
  • Investigate the environmental impact of projects.
  • Perform marketing activities.
  • Prepare contracts, disclosures, or applications.
  • Prepare detailed work plans.
  • Prepare procedural documents.
  • Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • Bioenvironmental Engineer, Architecture (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Civil Engineer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Civil Engineer (Space Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Civil Engineer, ABM (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Civil Engineer, Airlift (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Civil Engineer, Architect/Architectural Engineer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Civil Engineer, Architect/Architectural Engineer (Space Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Civil Engineer, Bomber (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Civil Engineer, C2ISREW (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Civil Engineer, Civil Engineer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Civil Engineer, Environmental Engineer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Civil Engineer, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Engineer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Civil Engineer, Fighter (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Civil Engineer, General (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Civil Engineer, General Engineer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Civil Engineer, Helicopter or EWO (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Civil Engineer, Industrial Engineer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Civil Engineer, Readiness Engineer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Civil Engineer, RPA (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Civil Engineer, Special Operations (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Civil Engineer, Tanker (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Civil Engineer, Trainer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Engineering (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Engineering Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Engineering Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Engineering Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Engineering Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Engineering Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Architect
  • School-Plant Consultant