Civil Engineering Draftsperson
312211 · Light Next-day readyCivil engineering technicians help civil engineers oversee the design, construction and maintenance of large structures like roads, bridges and harbours.
Description
Typical work tasks
Prepares sketches, charts, tabulations, plans and designs for civil engineering works such as drainage, water supply, sewage reticulation systems, roads, airports, dams and other structures.
Typical work environment
- Works indoors in professional engineering offices. May work outside to gain an understanding of the site in question.
- Work areas are generally adequately heated and ventilated.
Typical physical and mental demands
- The physical demand is light.
- Standing and walking is constant when working on site and occasional when in the office.
- Sitting is frequently required when working at drafting boards, desks and computers.
- Stretching and reaching across is required on an occasional basis.
- Bending, squatting, and crouching or kneeling, is not a significant component of the job.
- Twisting of the body or neck is not a significant component of the job.
- Contact with skin irritants or water is not required.
- Lifting, pulling, and carrying is unlikely to exceed the light physical demand level.
- Repetitive movements are frequent when drawing, writing or operating a computer.
- Use of hand tools/hand-held objects will include writing and drawing instruments, computer-assisted design, maps and plans.
- Driving is not a significant feature of the job.
- Mental skills necessary include technical, drawing, mathematical and computing skills.
Enter via experience or on-the-job training; no mandatory pre-entry qualification. A licence may be required for some roles or employers. Flagged next-day ready.
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Entry Requirements
- A New Zealand Register Level 5 or 6 qualification or at least three years relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.
- Registration or licensing may be required.
Further Comments
There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.