Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians

Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians assist in civil engineering research, design, construction, operations and maintenance.

What the job involves

• Preparing sketches, charts, tabulations, plans and designs for civil engineering works such as drainage, water supply, sewerage reticulation systems, roads, airports, dams, bridges and other structures

• Performing and directing fieldwork and laboratory testing

• Interpreting work assignment instructions, applying appropriate procedures and selecting equipment

• Collecting and analysing data, and carrying out computations

• Estimating material costs and ensuring finished works are within specifications, regulations and contract provisions

• Inspecting civil engineering works, and organising and supervising maintenance and repair work

• Conducting field and laboratory tests of construction materials and soils, and collecting data for traffic surveys