Civil Engineering Technician - Tasks and specialisations

Kaihangarau Mataaro Metarahi

Tasks & duties

Civil engineering technicians may do some or all of the following:
  • work from the directions given by clients or engineers
  • survey and measure sites
  • prepare construction details and drawings
  • calculate the cost of the work
  • prepare timetables
  • check and report on progress
  • report and discuss problems with engineers
  • liaise with clients, contractors and subcontractors about various aspects of projects
  • liaise with members of the public.
Mark Stewart drafting plans.

Mark Stewart drafting plans

Tim inspecting a worksite.

Tim McCombe inspecting a work site

 

Updated September 2009