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22300.02 – Civil engineering technicians

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

Overview

Example job titles

  • Civil engineering technician
  • Highway technician
  • Structural investigator

Core competencies

  • Critical Thinking, Decision Making and Problem Solving to analyze problems, evaluate alternative solutions and make informed decisions to support engineering objectives and project goals
  • Systems Analysis and Evaluation to analyze civil engineering systems and components to assess for structural integrity or environmental concerns
  • Spatial Visualization to visualize complex three-dimensional structures and identify potential design conflicts or inconsistencies
  • Mathematical Reasoning and Numerical Ability to accurately interpret data, verify the integrity of engineering solutions and perform calculations related to quantities, dimensions and material properties
  • Attention to Detail to ensure the accuracy of drawings, specifications and calculations for potential errors or discrepancies
  • 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:

  • Assist in developing engineering specifications and drawings
  • Participate in 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
  • Perform other technical functions in support of civil engineering activities.

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

22300.02 – Civil engineering technicians

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