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Civil Engineering Technicians - 17-3022.00

O*NET-SOC Description

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.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Engineering Technician
  • Civil Engineering Technician
  • Civil Engineering Designer
  • Engineering Assistant
  • Transportation Engineering Technician
  • Civil Designer
  • Engineering Specialist
  • Civil Engineering Assistant
  • Construction Analyst
  • Design Technician

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Tasks

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

Detailed Work Activities

  • analyze engineering design problems
  • analyze scientific research data or investigative findings
  • analyze technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications
  • calculate engineering specifications
  • communicate technical information
  • conduct land surveys
  • conduct plant location surveys
  • confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel
  • determine material or tool requirements
  • develop plans for programs or projects
  • draw maps or charts
  • draw prototypes, plans, or maps to scale
  • estimate cost for engineering projects
  • estimate time needed for project
  • evaluate costs of engineering projects
  • evaluate engineering data
  • evaluate product design
  • examine engineering documents for completeness or accuracy
  • explain complex mathematical information
  • inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance
  • inspect project operations, or site to determine specification compliance
  • interpret aerial photographs
  • interpret maps for architecture, construction, or engineering project
  • judge distances
  • judge soil conditions
  • operate land or site surveying instruments
  • operate precision test equipment
  • perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting
  • prepare safety reports
  • prepare technical reports or related documentation
  • read blueprints
  • read maps
  • read technical drawings
  • recognize construction industry codes or symbols on blueprints
  • resolve customer or public complaints
  • resolve engineering or science problems
  • understand construction specifications
  • understand engineering data or reports
  • understand property documents
  • understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
  • use building or land use regulations
  • use chemical testing or analysis procedures
  • use computer aided drafting or design software for design, drafting, modeling, or other engineering tasks
  • use drafting or mechanical drawing techniques
  • use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment
  • use knowledge of materials testing procedures
  • use knowledge of metric system
  • use knowledge of regulations in surveying or construction activities
  • use land surveying techniques
  • use precision measuring tools or equipment
  • use scientific research methodology
  • use technical regulations for engineering problems

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • Advanced Engineering Aide (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Civil Engineering Assistant (Army - Enlisted)
  • Engineering Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Engineering Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Engineering Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Engineering Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Engineering Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Technical Engineer (Army - Enlisted)
  • Technical Engineering Specialist (Army - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

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DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Civil Engineering Technician
  • Facility Planner
  • Fire-Protection Engineering Technician
  • Parking Analyst