STEM Career of the Week – Architect

Architect

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Falling Water

Job Description:  Prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, and public works. Use knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete drawings.

Education:  Bachelor’s, Master’s

Possible Job Titles:  Intern Architect, Architect, Architectural Designer, Project Manager

Possible Employers:  private sector, government, homeowners

Famous Architects: Frank Lloyd Wright, I.M. Pei, Zaha Hadid

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