Civil Engineering Technician
Also posted as Also posted as: Civil Engineering Technician II, Sr Civil Engineering Technician, Technician II
A civil engineering technician supports civil engineering and survey work, collecting precise field data, testing materials, drafting, and turning site conditions into usable plans and results. It's a hands-on job in the field and the office, and many people start with a two-year associate degree or a focused certificate rather than a four-year degree.
Below: what it pays, what you'd do, the skills you need, and how to become one.
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Collect field data
Run total stations, GNSS, and levels to capture precise measurements.
Test materials
Sample and test soils, concrete, and materials against spec.
Support design and drafting
Process field data and update drawings and models.
Verify construction
Check completed work against plans and document results.
What skills do you need?
Three core skills sit at the heart of this role. You can learn all of them through short, hands-on training.
Civil Systems
Supporting the design, testing, and inspection of roads, structures, and site work.
Surveying
Measuring and mapping land and structures with precision instruments.
Troubleshooting
Isolating root causes fast using a systematic, test-driven approach.
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