Civil Engineering Technician

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• General office

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assist in developing engineering specifications and drawings
• Participate in field surveys, inspections or technical investigations
• Prepare construction specifications, costs and material estimates
• Prepare engineering designs and drawings
• Prepare project schedules
• Supervise or conduct field surveys, inspections, technical investigations and testing of construction materials
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Provide consultation services to government and other organizations

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Civil engineering technology�(CVT)

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• AutoCAD
• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Civil engineering experience

• Buildings and structures
• Agricultural facilities and buildings
• Pipelines
• Tunnels and subways
• Railways
• Sewers and sewage treatment facilities
• Water control system and structures
• Bridges and overpasses

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Enhanced reliability security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sound discrimination
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Equipment
• Tools

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits