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.

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 machinery 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, and modify and supervise repair work and maintenance
check to make sure that finished works are within specifications, contract terms and regulations.

Specialisations:

Civil engineering technologists may specialise in buildings, 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.

Personal Requirements:

analytical skills with an eye for detail
good oral and written communication skills
aptitude for computing and design
practical and creative
good problem-solving skills
able to work without supervision
able to accept responsibility.

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