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Career: Civil Engineering Technicians
Job 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.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
97
|
Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities using calculator or computer. |
90
|
Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements. |
89
|
Confer with supervisor to determine project details such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions. |
86
|
Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects and to ensure conformance to specifications. |
79
|
Prepare reports and document project activities and data. |
77
|
Inspect project site and evaluate contractor work to detect design malfunctions and ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes. |
76
|
Develop plans and estimate costs for installation of systems, utilization of facilities, or construction of structures. |
72
|
Respond to public suggestions and complaints. |
63
|
Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings. |
54
|
Plan and conduct field surveys to locate new sites and analyze details of project sites. |
51
|
Report maintenance problems occurring at project site to supervisor and negotiate changes to resolve system conflicts. |
43
|
Conduct materials test and analysis using tools and equipment and applying engineering knowledge. |
28
|
Evaluate facility to determine suitability for occupancy and square footage availability. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
77
|
Processing Information
|
76
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
72
|
Getting Information
|
71
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
71
|
Thinking Creatively
|
70
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
69
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
69
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
67
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
66
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
65
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
65
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
61
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
58
|
Interacting With Computers
|
58
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
56
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
56
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
56
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
55
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
54
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
52
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
50
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
49
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
47
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
47
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
45
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
45
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
45
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
40
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
38
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
38
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
36
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
34
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
33
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
32
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
27
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
23
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
22
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
19
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
13
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
9
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|