Civil engineering technologist

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Office building

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assist in developing engineering specifications and drawings
• Participate in field surveys, inspections or technical investigations
• Prepare engineering designs and drawings
• Prepare project schedules
• Supervise or conduct field surveys, inspections, technical investigations and testing of construction materials

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Certification by a provincial or territorial association
• Civil engineering technology (CVT)

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MicroStation
• Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• AutoCAD
• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Area of work experience

• Project coordination

Civil engineering experience

• Waste handling sites
• Drainage and irrigation system
• Roads and highways
• Sewers and sewage treatment facilities
• Water control system and structures

Area of specialization

• Highways and transportation
• Water resources
• Geotechnical

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• Public transportation is not available
• Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Wellness program