What it pays
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Half of all Architects, Except Landscape and Naval in the U.S. earn more than $99,280 a year — the middle 80% land between $62,300 and $161,420. About 106,770 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Architects, Except Landscape and Naval”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Professionals earn about ₹38,298 a month on average — around ₹4.6 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$99,280typical pay / year
106,770people in this work
$161,420+top 10% earn
₹4.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Keeping the record1
Develop construction plans
+Develop full construction drawings for the mixed-use dockside tower, coordinate structural and MEP layouts…
Develop construction plans
+Develop full construction drawings for the mixed-use dockside tower, coordinate structural and MEP layouts with the engineer, dimension to permit level, include materials schedule and a cost-checked glazing panel detail for Friday review with Priya in procurement.
The tools that do the workAdobe InDesignAdobe Acrobatjob descriptionsO*NET
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The daily work19
Ensure vessel compliance with regulations
+Review the stability booklet, structural drawings, and machinery logs, then produce a compliance memorandum…
Ensure vessel compliance with regulations
+Review the stability booklet, structural drawings, and machinery logs, then produce a compliance memorandum certifying the hull, stability, and propulsion meet SOLAS and flag state rules, list any non-conformances, and recommend remedial actions by Friday.
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Analyse floating structures
+Analyse the floating structures concept for the harbour expansion: inspect the structural drawings, calculate…
Analyse floating structures
+Analyse the floating structures concept for the harbour expansion: inspect the structural drawings, calculate hydrostatic stability under 2.5 m wave and 20 tonne live loads, identify failure modes, and deliver a one-page risk summary for the design team by Thursday.
The tools that do the workAmazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2ESCO
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Assess financial viability
+Assess the financial viability of the mooring barge option: build a three-year cashflow with capital…
Assess financial viability
+Assess the financial viability of the mooring barge option: build a three-year cashflow with capital expenditure, OPEX, salvage value and 8% discount, compare to a leased jack-up alternative, and recommend proceed, hold or reject with a short sensitivity table by Friday.
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Engineering principles
+Apply core engineering principles to the floating quay: verify load paths from deck to buoyancy chambers,…
Engineering principles
+Apply core engineering principles to the floating quay: verify load paths from deck to buoyancy chambers, check material stress limits at connection details for fatigue under cyclic wave loading, and list three required design changes to meet a 25‑year life.
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Mechanical engineering
+Resolve the mechanical systems for the floating platform: size bilge and ballast pumps for a 10 000 m3…
Mechanical engineering
+Resolve the mechanical systems for the floating platform: size bilge and ballast pumps for a 10 000 m3 displacement, specify power and redundancy for maintenance access, and produce a marked-up mechanical layout for the MEP contractor by next Wednesday.
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Use maritime English
+Rewrite the project technical summary in maritime English for the port authority: replace land-based terms…
Use maritime English
+Rewrite the project technical summary in maritime English for the port authority: replace land-based terms with conventional shipboard phrasing, include bearings, heading, draft and freeboard values, and supply a one-page cover letter suitable for the harbour master.
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Execute feasibility study
+Execute a feasibility study for the floating logistics hub: scope the technical concept, estimate CAPEX and…
Execute feasibility study
+Execute a feasibility study for the floating logistics hub: scope the technical concept, estimate CAPEX and OPEX ranges, run a two-scenario risk register, and conclude with go/no-go criteria and three mitigation actions for stakeholders within ten working days.
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Gather information related to projects' environmental sustainability or operational efficiency.
+Collect existing sustainability and operational-efficiency data for the Portside Housing project: current…
Gather information related to projects' environmental sustainability or operational efficiency.
+Collect existing sustainability and operational-efficiency data for the Portside Housing project: current utility bills, HVAC performance logs, equipment make/models, recent energy audits, and maintenance records; highlight gaps and urgent data I must verify on site by Monday.
The tools that do the workAmazon Web Services AWSO*NET
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Calculate potential energy savings by comparing estimated energy consumption of proposed design to baseline standards.
+Model estimated annual energy use for Tower A and compare it to the local code baseline, show lighting, HVAC,…
Calculate potential energy savings by comparing estimated energy consumption of proposed design to baseline standards.
+Model estimated annual energy use for Tower A and compare it to the local code baseline, show lighting, HVAC, and plug loads side-by-side, calculate percentage savings and simple payback using current energy tariffs, and flag assumptions that change the result by more than 10%.
The tools that do the workAmazon RedshiftO*NET
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Prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, or reports.
+Draft the operations and maintenance manual for Riverside Ferry Terminal: equipment lists with service…
Prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, or reports.
+Draft the operations and maintenance manual for Riverside Ferry Terminal: equipment lists with service intervals, spare parts, lubricants and tolerances, emergency shut-down procedures, and an annual testing schedule tied to vendors and regulatory certificates.
The tools that do the workAdobe AcrobatO*NET
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Plan structures
+Produce a preliminary structural plan for the new drydock shed: foundation type and capacity, column grid,…
Plan structures
+Produce a preliminary structural plan for the new drydock shed: foundation type and capacity, column grid, primary beam sizes, wind and load assumptions, and a short note on constructability and cost drivers for the contractor's tender pack.
The tools that do the workApache Mavenjob descriptions
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Use CADD software
+Export and check the latest CADD drawing set for Marina Office block: layer names, units, annotation styles,…
Use CADD software
+Export and check the latest CADD drawing set for Marina Office block: layer names, units, annotation styles, door and window schedules, and a sheet index that updates when I add the mechanical coordination drawings; flag missing references before I issue for coordination.
The tools that do the workAmazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2job descriptions
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Build all types of boats from pleasure crafts to naval vessels
+Develop the concept and feasibility brief for a 24‑metre patrol boat: hull form options, displacement…
Build all types of boats from pleasure crafts to naval vessels
+Develop the concept and feasibility brief for a 24‑metre patrol boat: hull form options, displacement estimates, propulsion and fuel consumption, build scope for steel vs aluminium, regulatory class implications, and a budget range with schedule risks for the client review next Thursday.
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Meet with clients to review or discuss architectural drawings.
+Review the latest construction drawings with Mr. Patel and Sara from procurement, walk through key…
Meet with clients to review or discuss architectural drawings.
+Review the latest construction drawings with Mr. Patel and Sara from procurement, walk through key dimensions, structural assumptions and cost implications, note clients' requested changes, and produce a signed meeting record by Friday afternoon.
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Inspect proposed building sites to determine suitability for construction.
+Visit the 47th Street lot with the surveyor and site engineer, inspect ground conditions, access, drainage…
Inspect proposed building sites to determine suitability for construction.
+Visit the 47th Street lot with the surveyor and site engineer, inspect ground conditions, access, drainage and utilities, confirm any constraints for foundations, take photos, and email a site suitability memo to the developer by close of business Tuesday.
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Administer construction contracts.
+Prepare the contract administration package for the Riverside build, review the contractor's progress claims…
Administer construction contracts.
+Prepare the contract administration package for the Riverside build, review the contractor's progress claims against the working drawings, issue a compliance notice where payments exceed agreed milestones, and circulate the revised payment schedule to procurement and finance within three days.
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Develop marketing materials, proposals, or presentations to generate new work opportunities.
+Create a concise proposal and slide deck for Blue Harbor that shows concept images, scope, budget ranges and…
Develop marketing materials, proposals, or presentations to generate new work opportunities.
+Create a concise proposal and slide deck for Blue Harbor that shows concept images, scope, budget ranges and key milestones, tailor two short case studies of similar projects, and send the draft to business development and the principal for review by Wednesday noon.
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Perform predesign services, such as feasibility or environmental impact studies.
+Carry out a feasibility study for the Old Mill site: evaluate zoning and environmental constraints, estimate…
Perform predesign services, such as feasibility or environmental impact studies.
+Carry out a feasibility study for the Old Mill site: evaluate zoning and environmental constraints, estimate build cost and energy performance, recommend whether to proceed and provide an executive summary to the planning team by Friday.
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Design or plan construction of green building projects to minimize adverse environmental impact or conserve energy.
+Develop the schematic design for the community center with passive strategies and energy targets, list…
Design or plan construction of green building projects to minimize adverse environmental impact or conserve energy.
+Develop the schematic design for the community center with passive strategies and energy targets, list materials and systems that reduce carbon, run a simple lifecycle cost estimate, and deliver a one-page sustainability brief to the client and the engineer next Monday.
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