Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

• preparing sketches charts tabulations plans and designs for civil engineering works such as drainage water supply sewerage reticulation systems roads airports dams bridges and other structures
• performing and directing fieldwork and laboratory testing
• interpreting work assignment instructions applying appropriate procedures and selecting equipment
• collecting and analysing data and carrying out computations
• estimating material costs and ensuring finished works are within specifications regulations and contract provisions
• inspecting civil engineering works and organising and supervising maintenance and repair work
• conducting field and laboratory tests of construction materials and soils and collecting data for traffic surveys.

Do you enjoy problem solving? Do you like maths and science? Engineering might be for you! Engineers are involved in the technical design and construction of large infrastructure such as mining equipment, aircrafts, electronics and more. There are many sub-industries in Engineering, so before you start your journey you’ll need to pick which area you’d like to focus on. Maybe you’d like to become an Aircraft Engineer and build and/or repair aircraft structures, avionic and mechanical systems? Civil Engineering covers the design and construction of things like bridges, dams, gas and water supply schemes and many other structures.Engineers have good attention to detail and love building and improving the way things work. You’ll need to have strong skills in mathematics and science and also be able to work as part of a team.

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