Occupation information for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Associate's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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• Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities, using calculator or computer.
• Inspect project site and evaluate contractor work to detect design malfunctions and ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes.
• Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements.
• Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Conduct materials test and analysis, using tools and equipment and applying engineering knowledge.
• Develop plans and estimate costs for installation of systems, utilization of facilities, or construction of structures.
• Confer with supervisor to determine project details such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions.
• Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings.
• Prepare reports and document project activities and data.
• Develop project budgets by estimating the cost of project activities.

Tools:

• Augers
• Concrete or cement testing instruments
• Soil core sampling apparatus
• Soil testing kits
• Theodolites

Technology:

• Computer aided design CAD software
• Development environment software
• Electronic mail software
• Geographic information system
• Map creation software

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