Civil engineering technician
Also known as
Work environment
- Usually work regular business hours but may work evenings and weekends
- Usually work in offices and at construction sites
- May do physically demanding work
- Need to be practical, logical and safety conscious
Salary information
Typical tasks
- Help engineers with construction and maintenance design
- Create plans for construction projects
- Create maps for project sites
- Assess building materials
- Work out resources needed for projects
- Work with staff to plan projects
- Write reports
Outlook
Civil engineering technicians support the planning, construction and maintenance of infrastructure projects. New Zealand's ongoing investment in transport, utilities and community infrastructure continues to create opportunities in the sector. Digital engineering tools, surveying technologies, modelling software and data collection systems are becoming increasingly important, while growing attention on sustainability and resilient infrastructure is influencing project priorities worldwide.
What employers and industry want in graduates
- Technical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to use engineering and digital design tools
- Practical problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and teamwork
- Time management and organisation skills
- Understanding of safety and quality requirements
AUT programmes
The above is a suggestion only and a starting point. You may need to meet other criteria or take additional steps to work in this career.
Further study options
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