Civil engineering technician

Depending on your specialist area you could:

• use computer aided design (CAD) software to create drawings and models
•  arrange for soil and rock samples to be analysed
•  interpret technical information, prepare reports and do calculations
•  make sure work is carried out according to deadlines and budget
•  visit sites, assist with surveys and report on progress

We've identified this as a potential green job

For a civil engineering technician to be a green job, you could:

• work on a renewable energy construction project, like a wind farm
•  follow environmental policies
•  use recycled and renewable materials

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• maths knowledge
• knowledge of engineering science and technology
• design skills and knowledge
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• knowledge of building and construction
• the ability to work well with others
• the ability to use your initiative
• to be flexible and open to change
• to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently

You can get into this job through:

• a university course
• a college course
• an apprenticeship

With experience, you could:

• manage a team of technicians
•  specialise in particular areas, like working on highways or in the rail or energy sector
•  become a freelance civil engineering technician

With further training and degree qualifications you could qualify as a civil engineer. Your employer might sponsor you to study part time.