Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Apply theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities under the direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.
- Tasks
- 14 tasks7 core, 7 supplemental
- Family
- Architecture & EngineeringOne of its 59 occupations
- Code
- 17-3022.00SOC 2018: 17-3022
What the work is made of
7 core tasks and 7 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities, using calculator or computer.Core taskTask 1461Rated by 100 people who do the job, July 2017
- Task 2. Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements.Core taskTask 1464Rated by 99 people who do the job, July 2017
- Task 3. Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects to ensure conformance to specifications.Core taskTask 1462Rated by 99 people who do the job, July 2017
- Task 4. Confer with supervisor to determine project details such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions.Core taskTask 1466Rated by 99 people who do the job, July 2017
- Task 5. Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings.Core taskTask 1463Rated by 98 people who do the job, July 2017
- Task 6. Prepare reports and document project activities and data.Core taskTask 1465Rated by 98 people who do the job, July 2017
- Task 7. Report maintenance problems occurring at project site to supervisor and negotiate changes to resolve system conflicts.Core taskTask 1470Rated by 99 people who do the job, July 2017
- Task 8. Inspect project site and evaluate contractor work to detect design malfunctions and ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes.Supplemental taskTask 1467Rated by 98 people who do the job, July 2017
- Task 9. Conduct materials test and analysis, using tools and equipment and applying engineering knowledge.Supplemental taskTask 1471Rated by 99 people who do the job, July 2017
- Task 10. Develop plans and estimate costs for installation of systems, utilization of facilities, or construction of structures.Supplemental taskTask 1469Rated by 99 people who do the job, July 2017
- Task 11. Develop project budgets by estimating the cost of project activities.Supplemental taskTask 20965Rated by 97 people who do the job, July 2017
- Task 12. Plan and conduct field surveys to locate new sites and analyze details of project sites.Supplemental taskTask 1468Rated by 98 people who do the job, July 2017
- Task 13. Respond to public suggestions and complaints.Supplemental taskTask 1472Rated by 97 people who do the job, July 2017
- Task 14. Negotiate with contractors on prices for new contracts or modifications to existing contracts.Supplemental taskTask 20966Rated by 99 people who do the job, July 2017
Where this comes from
Quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor, and credited. Nothing on this page is written by us.
How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 17-3022
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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