Civil Engineering Technologists & Technicians

Also Called: Civil Engineering Technician, Engineer Technician, Engineering Technician

What Civil Engineering Technologists & Technicians do

Apply theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities under the direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.

  • Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities using calculator or computer.
  • Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements.
  • Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects and to ensure conformance to specifications.
Industry Areas:

Advanced Manufacturing Automotive & Machine Repair Construction Renewable Resources and Energy

Training Program Areas:

Building Construction Technology • Facilities Maintenance • Industrial Engineering Technician • OCT-Only Advanced Manufacturing • OCT-Only Construction • OCT-Only Renewable Resources & Energy • Petroleum Technician • Smart Meter & Instrumentation Technician • Solar Energy • Weatherization

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Work Context

  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Electronic Mail
  • Contact With Others
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Work With Work Group or Team

Tools

  • Concrete or cement testing instruments
  • Soil core sampling apparatus
  • Theodolites
  • Augers
  • Drying cabinets or ovens

Technology

Computer aided design CAD software
Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
Autodesk Revit
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Electronic mail software
IBM Notes
Microsoft Outlook

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Mathematics
  • Speaking

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
product and service development
building and construction
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
physics
Business
administrative services
management
Arts and Humanities
English language

Education

  • 30% Post-secondary certificate
  • 28% Some college, no degree
  • 21% Associate's degree

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

  • Conventional (Organizer)
  • Investigative (Thinker)
  • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Integrity
  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Cooperation
  • Initiative
  • Adaptability/Flexibility

Values

  • Support
  • Independence
  • Achievement

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Math
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Visual Understanding

This is what Civil Engineering Technologists & Technicians across the country typically make.

$18.81 / hour
$39,120 /year

Entry Level

$29.18 / hour
$60,700 /year

Median Level

$43.75 / hour
$91,010 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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