civil engineering technician

Description

Civil engineering technicians help design and execute construction plans and take on organisational tasks, for example in the planning and monitoring, and in bidding and invoicing of construction work. They also calculate material requirements, and help with the purchasing and organising, and ensure the quality of the construction materials. Civil engineering technicians may perform technical tasks in civil engineering and develop and advise on policy implementing strategies for road works, traffic lights, sewerage and water management systems.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

Practical Skills

use technical drawing software use measurement instruments estimate duration of work manage schedule of tasks operate drones in civil engineering ensure compliance with safety legislation follow health and safety procedures in construction use safety equipment in construction prevent damage to utility infrastructure perform field research inspect construction supplies keep records of work progress design scale models work in a construction team create CAD drawings monitor parameters' compliance in construction projects calculate needs for construction supplies design buildings adjust engineering designs manage health and safety standards advise on building matters work ergonomically obtain relevant licenses control of expenses use CAD software address problems critically assess financial viability conduct land surveys approve engineering design manage budgets ensure gambling operational standards ensure compliance with construction project deadline promote environmental awareness advise on construction materials oversee construction project manage engineering project set up temporary construction site infrastructure define technical requirements liaise with architects