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Civil Engineering Technician
Occupation Code: 3112
Alternative titles: Civil Engineering Assistant, Engineering Construction Technician, Building Inspector, Building Surveyor
Job description and duties
Civil Engineering Technicians are responsible for providing technical support to Civil Engineers at construction sites during the execution of construction projects. A Civil Engineering Technician is typically expected to:
• Assist in surveying the construction site
• Create engineering design plans including dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications by hand or using
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software
• Estimate labour and material quantities and
cost requirements for the project
• Test materials and analyse tools and equipment by applying engineering
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• Inspect the overall progress and evaluate construction works (e.g. the quality of finishing)
• Ensure that construction is carried out in line with design specifications and is compliant with relevant local legislation and regulations including health and safety procedures
• Report any issues to Site Managers and negotiate changes to resolve them
• Prepare budgets and reports for Civil Engineers
• Document project activities, progress and data
Work environment
Civil Engineering Technicians are typically employed by building contractors, construction companies, turnkey contractors, remodelers and other businesses that deal with the construction of buildings and structures in the private sector. Opportunities may also be available in the public sector.
Civil Engineering Technicians typically work on a full-time basis. Working overtime and during weekends may be required in order to meet tight deadlines. Although certain tasks are
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