Civil Engineering Technicians
Civil engineer technicians draft drawings, review blueprints and calculate measurements as they assist civil engineers in the building of bridges, highways, skyscrapers and more.
Civil engineering technicians work closely with civil engineers and assist with the planning and overseeing of construction projects. Everything from highways and buildings to bridges and dams are built with the the help of civil engineering technicians.
As a civil engineering technician, your duties will include drafting dimensional drawings, calculating measurements, reviewing blueprints, estimating costs, preparing reports, responding to questions from the public and evaluating facilities.
Civil engineering technicians use things like augers, stabilometers, soil sampling tubes, and various computer software programs.
To land a civil engineering technician job, you will need training at a vocational school, on the job or in an associate’s degree program. You will gain a vast understanding of building and construction, math, design, engineering, technology, public safety, computers and electronics to help you be successful.
It is expected that the number of civil engineering technician jobs will increase, so your chances of finding a job you love are good. The average hour wage for people in this field is about $21 and the average annual salary is about $44,000.