Civil Engineering Technicians

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.

Job Task

• Inspect project site and evaluate contractor work to detect design malfunctions and ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes.
• Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings.
• Plan and conduct field surveys to locate new sites and analyze details of project sites.
• Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects and to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Develop plans and estimate costs for installation of systems, utilization of facilities, or construction of structures.
• Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements.
• Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities, using calculator or computer.
• Report maintenance problems occurring at project site to supervisor and negotiate changes to resolve system conflicts.
• Conduct materials test and analysis, using tools and equipment, and applying engineering knowledge.
• Confer with supervisor to determine project details, such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions.
• Prepare reports and document project activities and data.
• Evaluate facility to determine suitability for occupancy and square footage availability.
• Respond to public suggestions and complaints.

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