projektant

Projektant is a generic term used in several European languages (such as Polish, Czech, Slovak, Croatian, Serbian, Slovenian) to denote a professional who designs plans and specifications for a project. The exact duties and legal status vary by country, but the term commonly refers to someone responsible for creating technical designs, drawings, and documentation used for construction, manufacturing, or development. Etymologically, projektant derives from projekt (project) with a suffix forming an agent noun, parallel to architect or designer in other languages.

In architecture and civil engineering, a projektant may prepare architectural or structural designs, coordinate with engineers and clients, produce drawings, details, bills of materials, and technical specifications, and ensure compliance with building codes and standards. In industrial or product design, the title may apply to designers who develop concepts, CAD models, tolerances, and manufacturability considerations.

Education and licensure: Most jurisdictions expect formal education in architecture, civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or design. Depending on national law, the pratique or title "projektant" may be regulated, requiring professional registration or licensure to sign off on technical documents or to practice independently.

Relation to other professions: The projektant often works under the broader supervision of licensed professionals such as architects or engineers. In some contexts, the term is used informally for designers who do not carry professional licensure, while in others it denotes a regulated role with specific responsibilities.