Architectural engineeringBy Jose Moreno

Job description

• Architectural engineers often work on-site with other Engineers, Architects and Construction workers to perform or create their designated project. 

Required training:

Must have..

• Must complete academic and professional requirements to become fully licensed.

• Must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited program.

• Must pass two exams to gain the required work experience to become a licensed professional.

Skills and characteristics

• Strong drawing/sketching/drafting skills.

• Excellent sense of design.

• Ability to visualize a project.

• Passion for the work.

• Collaboration skills.

• Good problem solving skills.

Typical wages

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Job outlook

• Is projected to grow 17% from 2012 to 2022 (faster than average)

Professional associations:

• AEI (architectural engineering institute) unites students to learn from each other, and to pursue education in shared academic interest's. http://www.asce.org/architectural-engineering/architectural-engineering-institute/

• American Architectural Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating the civilization’s understanding of architecture. American Architectural Foundation

Some jobs

Architectural/ Engineer Designer

• R Shatarah Consulting Engineers, P.C.

• Syosset, NY 11791

• Designing and preparing structural and civil as well as architectural drawings for various projects.

• A bachelor’s degree is needed.

• AutoCAD experience of at least one year.

• Effective communication/ written skills.

Architectural Designer

• RemodelWest

• Saratoga, CA

• Designing and remodeling kitchens, Baths, etc. To the style and variety of the clients.

• Required experience of Residential Design for 5 years

• Must have depth knowledge of architectural design software and 3d modeling. Experience with Vector Works, Softplan, SketchUp a plus.

• http://www.indeed.com/cmp/RemodelWest/jobs/Architectural-Designer-a6a842e312113b93?q=Architectural+Engineer

• http://www.indeed.com/cmp/R-Shatarah-Consulting-Engineers,-P.C./jobs/Architectural-a1ce1701428c7910?sjdu=QwrRXKrqZ3CNX5W-O9jEveKA-dOwFSpWdQKoxMFEmmgidJ1V22GasYc0FNkdCUsOOYGl0xXN0Q1h5An8agx3G5BfqN5Psj_2HoeXARE6S0A

• http://www.ltu.edu/engineering/architectural/archeng_professional_societies.asp