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Civil Engineering Technician

312212 · Medium Next-day ready
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Civil engineering technicians help civil engineers oversee the design, construction and maintenance of large structures like roads, bridges and harbours.

Most common salary $63k – $103k
Upper salary up to $131k
Training 2-3 years
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Description

Conducts tests of construction materials, prepares sketches and tabulations, and assists in estimating costs in support of civil engineering professionals and engineering technologists.

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; performs and directs fieldwork and laboratory testing; interprets work assignment instructions, applies appropriate procedures and selects equipment; collects and analyses data and carries out computations; estimates material costs and ensures finished works are within specifications, regulations and contract provisions; inspects civil engineering works, and organises and supervises maintenance and repair work; conducts field and laboratory tests of construction materials and soils, and collects data for traffic surveys.

Typical physical and mental demands

  • The physical demand is light to medium.
  • Standing and walking is constant when working on site.
  • Sitting is frequently required when travelling to and from worksites, or when preparing plans in the office environment.
  • Stretching and reaching across is an occasional requirement.
  • Bending, squatting, and crouching or kneeling, will be occasional for tasks such as inspecting and testing soils or road surfaces.
  • Twisting of the body or neck is an occasional requirement.
  • Contact with skin irritants or water is not a significant component of the job.
  • Lifting, pulling, and carrying can occur up to a medium physical demand level.
  • Driving is likely to be frequent due to the need to travel to worksites.
  • Repetitive movements are frequent for data entry and report writing, via a computer.
  • Use of materials, hand tools/hand-held objects and equipment will include surveying equipment, measuring equipment, computers, maps and plans.
  • Mental skills necessary include technical, drawing, mathematical and computing skills.
Entry signal Reviewed

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.

Entry barrier Experience or on-job training
Licence / registration Licence may be required
ANZSCO skill level 2
Next-day ready Yes

How this was determined (model-generated): Same 'Registration or licensing may be required' wording => may_be_required not none; experience pathway => next_day_ready true.

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.