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Job Description

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

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-1011.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 84,470.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 40.00
Currently, there are 99,860 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Architects, Except Landscape and Naval”.

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Tasks for “Plumbing Designer”

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

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