Civil Engineering Technician
Hourly Rates up to | Jobs Available |
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$55 | 6,400+ |
What Does a Civil Engineering Technician Do?
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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