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• use surveying equipment to gather information • write environmental assessment reports (EARs) for federal, state, and local government agencies; an EAR is a fact-based evaluation of a proposed construction or other project that details the potential environmental impact of its implementation • prepare construction or other permit applications, and ensure that they comply with government regulations • create estimated project budgets for labor, materials, and equipment • evaluate the status of polluted sites, developing a remediation plan and choosing technologies to clean up the sites IS A CAREER AS A CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN RIGHT FOR ME? Test your interest. How many of these statements do you agree with? ___ My favorite classes are science, mathematics, and shop. ___ I like to build and fix things. ___ I am curious about how things work. ___ I like to conduct research and gather data. ___ I enjoy doing science experiments. ___ I enjoy being outdoors, but don’t mind working indoors when necessary. If many of the statements above describe you, then you should consider a career in the field.

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What Do Civil Engineering Technicians Do?