Civil Engineering Technologist
Civil engineering technologists support and supervise a range of functions to assist civil engineers in the research, design, construction and maintenance of civil engineering projects. Typical projects include dwellings, large buildings, railways, roads, bridges, airports, ports and docks, dams and water supply systems.
What you will do
Civil engineering technologists may perform the following tasks:
- estimate costs and prepare specifications for materials used in civil engineering works
- assist in establishing detailed programs for the planning of design and construction processes
- communicate with project managers and construction workers
- organise the delivery of materials, plant and equipment needed for construction, and supervise labour
- analyse and record reports on loading, labour, productivity, quality, materials and performance
- operate and program computers to assist with calculations
- measure and test material processes or systems related to civil engineering works
- inspect civil engineering works, modify and supervise repair work and maintenance
- check to make sure that finished works are within specifications, contract terms and regulations
Civil engineering technologists may specialise in the areas of buildings and water resources, soils and foundations, transport or town planning.
Consulting and contracting engineering technologists often travel interstate and some may travel overseas. It may be necessary for some civil engineering technologists to change residence every few years as their work takes them from one major engineering site to another.
You need to be
- analytical with an eye for detail
- a good communicator
- good with computers and design
- practical and creative, with problem-solving skills
- able to work without supervision
- able to accept responsibility
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