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Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
Apply theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities under the direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.
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This source lists 14 tasks, including 7 marked Core and 7 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 07/2017.
14 tasks shown
Core · Task 1461 · 07/2017 · Incumbent
Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities, using calculator or computer.
Core · Task 1464 · 07/2017 · Incumbent
Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements.
Core · Task 1462 · 07/2017 · Incumbent
Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects to ensure conformance to specifications.
Core · Task 1466 · 07/2017 · Incumbent
Confer with supervisor to determine project details such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions.
Core · Task 1463 · 07/2017 · Incumbent
Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings.
Core · Task 1465 · 07/2017 · Incumbent
Prepare reports and document project activities and data.
Core · Task 1470 · 07/2017 · Incumbent
Report maintenance problems occurring at project site to supervisor and negotiate changes to resolve system conflicts.
Supplemental · Task 1467 · 07/2017 · Incumbent
Inspect project site and evaluate contractor work to detect design malfunctions and ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes.
Supplemental · Task 1471 · 07/2017 · Incumbent
Conduct materials test and analysis, using tools and equipment and applying engineering knowledge.
Supplemental · Task 1469 · 07/2017 · Incumbent
Develop plans and estimate costs for installation of systems, utilization of facilities, or construction of structures.
Supplemental · Task 20965 · 07/2017 · Incumbent
Develop project budgets by estimating the cost of project activities.
Supplemental · Task 1468 · 07/2017 · Incumbent
Plan and conduct field surveys to locate new sites and analyze details of project sites.
Supplemental · Task 1472 · 07/2017 · Incumbent
Respond to public suggestions and complaints.
Supplemental · Task 20966 · 07/2017 · Incumbent
Negotiate with contractors on prices for new contracts or modifications to existing contracts.
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