Computer-Aided-Design has never been more popular than it is now. For decades, most architectural and design drafting had to be done by hand, but thanks to the increasing popularity of Computer-Aided-Design, digital drafting has become the industry standards. Any architecture training will include a heavy emphasis on CAD software, and most digital and design colleges now offer a wide range of CAD courses online as well. The world of careers that awaits you as a CAD specialist is not only vast and lucrative but extremely varied. Anything from designing auto parts to ensuring that books get shipped on time. Not sure what we mean? Here are just a few of the types of exciting companies you could be working for as a CAD specialist.
And They’re Off!
Did you know that your expertise with CAD software could land you a job in the auto industry? No, you don’t need to have engineering training to get your foot in the door at companies like General Motors, For, and others! With an expert knowledge of design software, you could be at the inner core of the auto industry designing parts, panels and if you play your cards right, even drafting up plans for new models. There has been a push in the industry recently for a whole new crop of fresh, sharp minds with CAD expertise. The tasks you’ll be doing will range from laying out designs and drafting up designs for automotive products and parts, to ensure proper backup and storage of digital drafts.
Power Up!
Have you ever been fascinated with the energy sector? Well as a CAD specialist, you could be responsible for drafting layouts of power plants. You could be detailing the grounding, lighting and heat tracing, ensuring a properly and efficiently operating plant. As the country and the economy continue to grow, the need for energy to fuel it grows in parallel. Energy companies are perpetually expanding, and they will need a fresh team of CAD specialists to ensure it grows efficiently.
Bon Appétit
The food industry is alive and thriving these days, and with more and more chefs taking the plunge to open their own restaurants, there is an increasing demand for CAD specialists to help ensure that these restaurants are properly laid out. Restaurant construction and redesign is an incredibly popular place for CAD specialists to find themselves, as the companies that are contracted out to complete the work as always in need of people with the expertise to draft up the plans and ensure a smooth process. You could responsible for helping launch the next great five-star restaurant!
Books, Books, and More Books
Online distributors like Amazon are constantly expanding, and how their warehouses are designed and laid out is extremely important to the speed and efficiency that these companies have become known for. Enter, CAD specialists. More and more, these companies are bringing in new blood to help keep the designs fresh, and ensure that the standards of quality they’re famous for are met with flying colors.
Wide-Open
Whatever avenue you choose to pursue, an expertise with CAD software can land you pretty much anywhere these days, the world is wide open for you to explore.
