Civil Engineering Technicians

Course Advisor

United States

On-site

USD 33,290 - 79,600

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Civil Engineering Technician to apply civil engineering principles in the planning and overseeing of construction projects. This role involves close collaboration with supervisors, negotiating contracts, and drafting project designs. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in critical thinking, active listening, and various software tools including CAD and GIS applications. Competitive salary ranges between $33,290 and $79,600 annually, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

Confer with supervisor to determine project details.
Negotiate prices for new contracts.
Develop plans and estimate costs for installation or construction.
Read and review project blueprints.
Draft detailed drawings and design layouts.
Evaluate facility suitability for occupancy.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Active Listening

Reading Comprehension

Mathematics

Speaking

Writing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Autodesk AutoCAD

Geographic information system (GIS) software

Computer aided design (CAD) software

SAP

Job description

Civil Engineering Technician

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.

Life As a Civil Engineering Technician

Confer with supervisor to determine project details such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions.
Negotiate prices for new contracts or for modifications to existing contracts with contractors.
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.
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.

Skills / Qualifications

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Mathematics: Using mathematics to solve problems.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Related Job Titles

Civil Designer
Bridge Construction Inspector
Highway Construction Inspector
Civil Engineering Assistant
Engineering Technician

Employment Estimates

In the United States, there were 74,500 jobs for Civil Engineering Technicians in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 8.9% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 6,600 new jobs for Civil Engineering Technicians by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 7,200 job openings in this field each year.

Salary

Civil Engineering Technicians make between $33,290 and $79,600 a year.

Tools & Technologies Used by Civil Engineering Technicians