Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians

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

• 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