Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
Did You Know:
- About 21 percent of architects are self-employed – almost three times the proportion for all occupations.
- Licensing requirements include a professional degree in architecture, at least three years of practical work, training and passing all divisions of the Architect Registration Examination.
- Architecture graduates may face competition, especially for jobs in the most prestigious firms.
Industry Areas
- Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
- Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)
- Nonresidential Building Construction
Day-to-Day Tasks
- Consult with clients to determine functional or spatial requirements of structures.
- Prepare scale drawings.
- Plan layout of project.
Overall Kind of Work
People need places in which to live, work, play, learn, worship, meet, govern, shop and eat. Architects are responsible for designing these places, whether they are private or public; indoors or o...
Work Environment
Military
Civil engineers work in offices when designing projects or reviewing reports. They work outdoors when overseeing survey or construction activities.
Status
What is the difference between enlisted and officer?
Enlisted:Enlisted members enter the Military with a high school diploma (in some cases a GED), at a minimum. They are employed in almost every type of military career, often in hands-on roles.
Officers: Officers either enter the Military with a four-year college degree or greater or served previously as enlisted members, and are generally employed in management roles or highly specialized fields that require intensive training.
Officer
Enlisted
Military Breakdown
The number of people who currently hold this career in the Military.
26 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval in the military
Service Branches
Civil Engineers work in the following services:
Type of Work
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Skills at a Glance
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Workplace at a Glance
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