Description

Civil engineering technologists and technicians provide technical support and services to scientists, engineers and other professionals, or may work independently in fields such as structural engineering, municipal engineering, construction design and supervision, highways and transportation engineering, water resources engineering, geotechnical engineering and environmental protection. They are employed by consulting engineering and construction companies, public works, transportation and other government departments and in many other industries.

Job Titles

• Civil engineering technologist
• Foundation technologist

Main Duties

• Develop conventional and computer-assisted design (CAD) engineering designs and drawings from preliminary concepts and sketches
• Prepare construction specifications, cost and material estimates, project schedules and reports
• Supervise or conduct field surveys, inspections or technical investigations of topography, soils, drainage and water supply systems, road and highway systems, buildings and structures to provide data for engineering projects
• Conduct or supervise inspection and testing of construction materials
• May supervise, monitor and inspect construction projects.

Workplaces

• Construction firms
• Consulting engineering companies
• Government departments
• Industrial establishments
• Public works departments
• Transportation departments

Skills

• Numeracy     
• Coordinating
• Critical Thinking
• Decision Making
• Digital Literacy

Abilities

• Mathematical Reasoning
• Near Vision
• Numerical Ability
• Spatial Visualization
• Categorization Flexibility

Personal Attributes

• Active Learning
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Adaptability
• Collaboration

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Source: OaSIS