Civil Engineering Technicians Specific Skills

Assist in developing engineering specifications and drawings; Participate in field surveys, inspections or technical investigations

Civil Engineering Technologists Specific Skills

Prepare project schedules; Supervise or conduct field surveys, inspections, technical investigations and testing of construction materials

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Judgement; Organized

Civil Engineering Experience

Waste handling sites; Sewers and sewage treatment facilities; Drainage and irrigation system

Computer and Technology Knowledge

AutoCAD; Project management software; MS Office; Cloud

Ability to Supervise 1 to 2 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Ability to distinguish between colours; Sound discrimination; Sitting; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Large workload; Tight deadlines

Transportation/Travel Information Own vehicle; Willing to travel

Work Site Environment Outdoors; Noisy

Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots

Security and Safety

Bondable; Criminal record check; Confidential security clearance

Transportation Specialization Roads and highways

Work Setting Construction company

Area of Specialization

Water resources; Sanitation; Municipal or urban; Construction; Construction design and supervision; Structural engineering

Additional Skills

Prepare construction specifications, costs and material estimates; Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Construction Specialization

Residential construction; Pipelines; Irrigation and drainage; Industrial, commercial and institutional

Business Equipment and Computer Applications

MS Access; MS Excel; MS PowerPoint; MS Word; MS Outlook; MS Project

Municipal Specialization

Storm drainage and control; Sewers and sewage treatment; Industrial waste management; Water control system and structures

Specific Skills

Prepare engineering designs and drawings; Read and interpret blueprints; Ensure construction plans meet guidelines and specifications of building codes and other regulations; Establish and monitor construction work schedules; Act as project or site supervisor for land survey or construction work; Prepare contract documents and review and evaluate tenders for construction projects

Experience 5 years or more

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Project Management Professional (PMP); Civil engineering technology¿(CVT)

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Languages English