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Some technicians work as civilian employees of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Above, a technician inspects communication equipment at the Red River Chloride Control Project in Texas, which was designed to reduce chloride contamination of the river.

• prepare and present reports and proposals to stakeholders • maintain project files and records • prepare, clean, and organize equipment in the field, and in laboratories • order supplies and other materials Employers The American Society of Civil Engineers reports that civil engineering professionals work in five main areas: • construction: for companies of all sizes • industry: in diverse settings such as manufacturing, goods and services, and technology • public agencies: for public works and highway departments; local, state, and regional agencies; and the federal

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Careers in Infrastructure: Civil Engineering Technicians