{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:39:40.935Z","occupation":{"soc":"17-3029.00","title":"Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other","group":"Architecture & Engineering","sector":"54","jobZone":2,"jobZoneInferred":true},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers engineering technologist and technician practice in architecture and engineering support roles, spanning CAD-based drawing production, design documentation, cost estimation, client consultation, and project coordination in construction and technical services environments.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Scale drawings and basic layouts — produce using computer-aided design software under direct supervision in a structured training environment.","Architectural design templates and standard symbols — apply following established protocols to prepare entry-level construction documents.","Client functional requirements — record and organize during supervised consultations in a small-scale project office setting.","Construction plan components — identify and label with attention to detail while reviewing annotated examples provided by senior technologists.","Materials lists and basic cost data — compile from supplier catalogs under guidance to support preliminary project documentation.","Technical specifications and design briefs — read and interpret with assistance to extract relevant structural or spatial information.","Document management software — navigate and use to store, retrieve, and version-control project files in a team-shared digital repository.","Mathematical calculations for basic measurements and unit conversions — perform using standard formulas to support drawing accuracy on assigned tasks.","Graphics and photo imaging software — operate at a foundational level to insert, resize, and format visual elements in design documents.","Verbal instructions and project notes — listen actively and summarize in writing to confirm understanding before beginning assigned drafting tasks."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Scale drawings and architectural designs — prepare with reduced oversight using CAD tools to meet defined project specifications in a mid-size engineering office.","Construction plans with aesthetic representations — develop incorporating standard visual details and material callouts for routine residential or light commercial structures.","Structural specifications and material selections — document accurately in formatted reports supporting the project team's design decision process.","Client spatial and functional requirements — gather and translate into preliminary design briefs during independently conducted intake consultations.","Estimated project costs — calculate using unit-cost databases and quantity take-offs to contribute to budget documentation for routine assignments.","Desktop publishing software — use to format and produce client-ready design packages and technical reports meeting office presentation standards.","Critical thinking and problem-solving — apply to identify design conflicts or specification gaps and propose corrective options to supervising engineers.","Database query tools — execute to retrieve project data, material standards, and regulatory references in support of day-to-day design work.","Technical writing — compose clear specification narratives and design notes that conform to office style guides and professional documentation standards.","Mathematical principles including geometry and basic physics concepts — apply routinely to verify dimensional accuracy and structural feasibility of prepared drawings."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Final construction plans including aesthetic representations and structural details — develop autonomously ensuring compliance with applicable codes and client requirements on complex projects.","Full design packages covering specifications, materials, color schemes, equipment lists, and cost estimates — prepare and deliver independently for multi-phase construction engagements.","CAD and design software environments — use proficiently across the full drafting workflow to produce, revise, and finalize architectural and engineering drawings without supervision.","Non-routine client consultations — lead to clarify ambiguous functional or spatial requirements and translate outcomes into actionable design parameters.","Design conflicts and technical discrepancies — diagnose through inductive and deductive reasoning and resolve by coordinating adjustments across drawing sets.","Graphics and imaging tools — leverage with expertise to produce high-quality visualizations and renderings that communicate design intent to diverse stakeholders.","Judgment and decision-making — exercise independently when evaluating material substitutions, structural details, or scope changes that affect construction plan integrity.","Multidisciplinary project documentation — integrate architectural, mechanical, and engineering inputs into cohesive, coordinated drawing sets for contractor use.","Written and oral presentations of technical findings — deliver clearly to clients, contractors, and project managers to support informed decision-making.","Knowledge of engineering technology, physics, and production processes — apply across the full project lifecycle to anticipate fabrication or construction constraints during design."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Organization-wide drafting and design standards — establish and maintain to ensure consistency, quality, and regulatory compliance across all project teams.","Junior and mid-level engineering technologists — mentor and coach in CAD tools, specification writing, and client consultation techniques to build departmental capability.","Complex, high-value construction plan programs — direct from concept through final documentation, coordinating multiple technologists and interfacing with senior engineers and clients.","Strategic technology adoption — evaluate and champion new CAD, document management, and database solutions that improve firm-wide production efficiency and output quality.","Client relationships at the organizational level — cultivate by representing the firm's technical capabilities and ensuring design deliverables consistently exceed expectations.","Quality assurance reviews of final construction documents — lead by applying advanced critical thinking to detect errors, omissions, and code conflicts before project handoff.","Multidisciplinary project teams — integrate across engineering, architecture, and cost-estimation functions to deliver coordinated, constructible design packages on schedule.","Firm-level cost estimation methodologies and material sourcing strategies — develop and refine to improve accuracy and competitiveness of project bids and proposals.","Professional development curricula and onboarding programs — design for new technologists, incorporating job-zone-appropriate competency benchmarks and hands-on CAD practice.","Organizational policies for document control and intellectual property management — author and enforce to safeguard design assets and ensure audit-ready project archives."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}