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The Work of Civil Engineering Technicians

Civil engineering technicians (CETs) and civil engineering technologists assist civil engineers in their work. Duties for technicians vary by one’s job title, employer, educational background, and level of experience. But here are some of the main duties of most technicians: • use computer-aided design (CAD) and other types of software to create models of proposed construction projects, transportation systems, or other structures or systems to determine costs, construction times, and environmental feasibility • conduct field surveys to collect data on site conditions • test appropriateness of construction materials and collect and assess soil, water, and other types of substances

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Careers in Infrastructure: Civil Engineering Technicians