WORKING IN NEW ZEALAND

Civil Engineering Technical Officer

Prepares drawings and plans, estimates costs and checks engineering work in support of civil engineers.

SKILL LEVEL:

TASKS INCLUDE:

• prepares diagrams, drawings, plans and designs for construction work under the direction of civil engineers and engineering technologists
• interprets work assignment instructions, applies appropriate procedures and selects equipment
• performs and directs fieldwork and laboratory testing
• analyses data and carries out computations
• estimates material costs and ensures finished works are within specifications, regulations and contract provisions

• inspects civil engineering works and organises and supervises maintenance and repair work

SPECIALISATIONS:

Road Design Draftsperson

Sewage Reticulation Drafting Officer

Structural Engineering Drafting Officer