CIVIL ENGINEER TECHNICIAN

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The Civil Engineering Technician provides technical support performing and completing engineering designs,

computer aided drafting, Geographic Information Systems mapping and data management and other related duties

in the areas of structural engineering, construction design and supervision, highways and transportation

engineering, water resources engineering or environmental protection.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 Gather and provide data to obtain precise calculations for detailed engineering drawings and code data in

preparation for data processing input.

 Gather computer aided drawings and maps using AutoCAD and related software and also survey and other

engineering data.

 Identify and resolve geometric and trigonometric problems encountered during process of making detailed

drawings.

 Produce map products using ESRI ArcMap, review construction plans and installations; verifying that these

are in accordance with designed specifications and other requirements.

 Prepare and maintain required records and reports including legal description of right-of-ways.

 Operate reproduction machines for reproduction of drawings.

 Participate in planning, problems solving and decision making meetings.

 Prepare as-built (record) drawings using contractor and engineer’s information.

 Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

 Knowledge of freehand and mechanical drafting methods, procedures and techniques.

 Knowledge of AutoCAD programs available for use in drafting, engineering surveys and as a design

draftsperson.

 Knowledge of methods, procedures and techniques used in analyzing and interpreting a variety of

engineering data, such as field surveys, aerial photographs, and maps.