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What Does a Civil Engineering Technician Do?

The critical thinking skills of a civil engineering technician can save time, money and materials on construction projects. 

These technicians help civil engineers to plan, design and build infrastructure projects. This work can include highways, buildings, water and sewage systems and other commercial, industrial and residential projects. 

They are responsible for site evaluation, quality control and problem-solving before building begins and during construction.

A civil engineering tech job is also a way to get into the engineering profession without a four-year degree. Sound interesting? Keep reading to learn more about this specialized profession. 

A civil engineer technician will often visit project sites and evaluate plans to make sure they conform to design specifications and applicable codes.
Civil engineer technicians often visit project sites and evaluate how construction is progressing. (Credit: Cineberg/Shutterstock)

Responsibilities

  • Read and review blueprints and specifications
  • Evaluate site conditions
  • Set up and monitor instruments for traffic studies
  • Evaluate material needs
  • Work with civil engineer to develop plans and estimate costs
  • Visit project sites and evaluate contractors' work
  • Ensure projects meet design specifications and codes
  • Perform tests on soil samples 
  • Collect data and compile reports
  • Use computer aided design (CAD) software

How to Become a Civil Engineering Technician: FAQs

The bottom line:

If you want to get into the field of civil engineering without spending the time and money required to earn a bachelor’s degree, consider this career. You’ll get a big-picture view of infrastructure projects, work on a team of construction professionals and learn many aspects of how buildings and bridges are created. If this sounds like a good fit for you, keep researching on SkillPointe to find training programs nearby.

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