Civil Engineering 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.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Architecture and Construction |
| Indiana Average Salary | $52,570.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 33 days |
| Typical Education | Post-secondary certificate or some college courses |
| Typical Experience | Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 207 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 3.10 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 906 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 3.89 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Information Gathering
Critical Thinking
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Integrity
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Organization
Resource Allocation
Written Communication
Creativity
Information Gathering
Critical Thinking
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Integrity
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Organization
Resource Allocation
Written Communication
Creativity
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Estimate costs of design or construction materials
Estimate operational costs
Estimate engineering project costs
Bid work projects
Estimate construction project costs
Estimate time or monetary resources needed to complete projects
Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects
Estimate engineering project material requirements
Determine equipment or tool requirements for projects
Perform engineering related measurements
Measure work site or construction dimensions
Judge distances between two points
Estimate operational costs
Estimate engineering project costs
Bid work projects
Estimate construction project costs
Estimate time or monetary resources needed to complete projects
Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects
Estimate engineering project material requirements
Determine equipment or tool requirements for projects
Perform engineering related measurements
Measure work site or construction dimensions
Judge distances between two points
Getting Information
Review engineering codes and specifications
Read detailed electronic design specifications
Review maps to determine location or routes
Read engineering related operating, service, or repair manuals
Interpret architectural or engineering information from blueprints or schematics
Review engineering data or reports
Gather physical or topographical survey data
Survey land or properties
Conduct plant location surveys
Read detailed electronic design specifications
Review maps to determine location or routes
Read engineering related operating, service, or repair manuals
Interpret architectural or engineering information from blueprints or schematics
Review engineering data or reports
Gather physical or topographical survey data
Survey land or properties
Conduct plant location surveys
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Perform engineering related safety inspection
Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet engineering specifications or standards
Inspect property for condition, damage, or deterioration
Perform tests to assess compliance with standards
Inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory, hazard, or fire code compliance
Test electrical or electronic wiring or fixtures
Test materials to verify safety standards
Test engineering project equipment
Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet engineering specifications or standards
Inspect property for condition, damage, or deterioration
Perform tests to assess compliance with standards
Inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory, hazard, or fire code compliance
Test electrical or electronic wiring or fixtures
Test materials to verify safety standards
Test engineering project equipment
Analyzing Data or Information
Evaluate product design
Analyze engineering data
Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality
Analyze engineering design problems
Perform engineering research
Interpret aerial photographs
Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products
Analyze engineering data
Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality
Analyze engineering design problems
Perform engineering research
Interpret aerial photographs
Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Draw prototypes, renderings, plans, or maps to scale
Determine dimensions of wooden furnishings or structures to be built
Create graphical representations of civil structures
Calculate engineering specifications
Determine design criteria or specifications of product, project, or service
Create drafting or mechanical drawings
Determine dimensions of wooden furnishings or structures to be built
Create graphical representations of civil structures
Calculate engineering specifications
Determine design criteria or specifications of product, project, or service
Create drafting or mechanical drawings
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Booster Skills & Certifications
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| Skill or Certification | Certi - fication | Certification | Hard to Fill | Expensive to Fill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Management | ||||
| Materials Testing | ||||
| Cost Estimation | ||||
| Technical Support | ||||
| Construction Management | ||||
| Budgeting | ||||
| CADD | ||||
| Civil 3D | ||||
| Quality Assurance and Control |
