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22300.01 – Civil engineering technologists

Civil engineering technologists provide technical support and services to scientists, engineers and other professionals.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Civil engineering technologist
  • Foundation technologist

Core competencies

  • Critical Thinking, Decision Making and Problem Solving to analyze information, evaluate alternative solutions and make informed decisions to address engineering problems effectively
  • Operation and Control to operate computer-assisted design (CAD) machines to draft dimensional drawings from preliminary concepts of sketches
  • Spatial Visualization to effectively interpret and manipulate visual representations, such as drafting, design analysis and project planning
  • Mathematical Reasoning and Numerical Ability to accurately analyze data, solve engineering problems and verify the feasibility of design solutions by performing calculations related to structural analysis, materials testing or surveying
  • Attention to Detail to detect potential errors or inconsistencies in designs, calculations and specifications to prevent costly mistakes or project delays
  • Knowledge in Building and Construction to understand materials, methods and techniques used in construction projects to interpret design plans and contribute to projects

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Develop conventional and computer-assisted design (CAD) engineering designs and drawings from preliminary concepts and sketches
  • Prepare construction specifications, cost and material estimates, project schedules and reports
  • Supervise or conduct field surveys, inspections or technical investigations of topography, soils, drainage and water supply systems, road and highway systems, buildings and structures to provide data for engineering projects
  • Conduct or supervise inspection and testing of construction materials
  • May supervise, monitor and inspect construction projects.

Additional information

  • There is mobility to related occupations, such as drafting technologists and technicians and construction inspectors and estimators.
  • Progression to construction supervisors or construction managers is possible with experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Architectural technologists and technicians (22210)
  • Construction estimators (22303)
  • Construction inspectors (22233)
  • Construction managers (70010)
  • Drafting technologists and technicians (22212)
  • Land survey technologists and technicians (22213)
  • Urban and land use planners (21202)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

22 – Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences

Sub-major group

223 – Technical occupations related to engineering

Minor group

2230 – Technical occupations in civil, mechanical and industrial engineering

Unit group

22300 – Civil engineering technologists and technicians

Occupational profile

22300.01 – Civil engineering technologists

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