Architect vs Industrial Engineer

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Pay

Architect

$101,500 typical, a year

Most Architects earn $85,000 to $122,100 a year.

From 451 postings that list pay

1,435 open jobs now

Architect salaries Architect jobs

Industrial Engineer

$105,000 typical, a year

Most Industrial Engineers earn $92,500 to $129,000 a year.

From 190 postings that list pay

449 open jobs now

Industrial Engineer salaries Industrial Engineer jobs

Industrial Engineers typically earn about $3,500 more a year than Architects.

What each one does

Architect

  • Lead architectural projects from concept through construction administration.
  • Create architectural designs and concepts based on client needs.
  • Coordinate with structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers.
  • Prepare and review architectural drawings, construction documents, and specifications.
  • Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes, zoning regulations, and industry standards.
  • Conduct site visits to evaluate existing conditions and monitor construction progress.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Industrial Engineer

  • Analyze production processes to identify bottlenecks and improve efficiency.
  • Conduct time studies and measure work to establish labor standards.
  • Design and optimize plant layouts and material flow strategies.
  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and visual work instructions.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Kaizen methods.
  • Create capacity models and perform simulation analyses for production planning.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Skills employers ask for

Architect

Asked for in both

  • AutoCAD 4 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft Office 2 in 10 postings

More common in Architect postings

  • Revit 7 in 10 postings
  • Architecture Degree 6 in 10 postings
  • Architectural Design 3 in 10 postings
  • Construction Administration 3 in 10 postings
  • Licensed Architect 3 in 10 postings
  • SketchUp 3 in 10 postings
  • Construction Documentation 2 in 10 postings
  • Bluebeam 2 in 10 postings

Industrial Engineer

Asked for in both

  • AutoCAD 3 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft Office 3 in 10 postings

More common in Industrial Engineer postings

  • Process Improvement 4 in 10 postings
  • Six Sigma 3 in 10 postings
  • Lean Manufacturing 3 in 10 postings
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering 3 in 10 postings
  • Project Management 3 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft Excel 3 in 10 postings
  • Data Analysis 2 in 10 postings
  • Manufacturing & Engineering 2 in 10 postings

Out of each role's current postings.

Open jobs

Architect

  • Architect

    Central Intelligence Agency
    Pay not stated Boston, MA, US
    Architectural DesignRehabilitation
    Mid level · 5+ yrs exp 9 hours ago
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  • Pay not stated Sarasota FL
    RevitBuilding CodesCustomer ServiceConstruction AdministrationLicensed Architect
    Mid level · 5+ yrs exp 11 hours ago
    Apply
  • Pay not stated Dallas TX
    RevitCode ReviewCustomer ServiceArchitecture LicenseSubmittals +2
    Senior · 5+ yrs exp 11 hours ago
    Apply

Industrial Engineer

  • Pay not stated Zeeland, MI
    AutoCADInventory ManagementMicrosoft OfficeChange ManagementBill of Materials +8
    Mid level · 1+ yrs exp 8 hours ago
    Apply
  • $86,400 - $156,600/yrstated
    MATLABPythonSQLSolidWorksChange Management +9
    Senior 14 hours ago
    Apply
  • Pay not stated St. Louis, MO, USA Onsite
    Microsoft ExcelOdooPower BIAutoCADPython +9
    Mid level · 3+ yrs exp 1 week ago
    Apply

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