Job for the future Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Average hourly wage
$32.86
Job description
These individuals provide support and technical services to scientists or engineers. They work in various fields (structural engineering, construction, transportation, environment, etc.). They work for:
- Consulting engineering firms
- Construction companies
- Public works and transportation services
- Government services
Personality profiles (RIASEC)
- Realistic
- People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
- Investigative
- People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
- Conventional
- People with this profile prefer specific, well-defined tasks. They like to respect the order of things and follow established rules.
Main tasks
- Develop sketches, specifications, drawings, and plans.
- Estimate project costs and materials required.
- Establish work schedules.
- Write reports.
- Supervise or direct surveys, topographical inspections and studies, water flow, roads, and structures.
- Inspect and experiment with building materials.
- Monitor, control, and inspect construction projects.
Formation
College
DCS in architectural Technology 
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Targeted regions
- Bas-Saint-Laurent
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
- Capitale-Nationale
- Mauricie
- Estrie
- Montréal
- Outaouais
- Abitibi-Témiscamingue
- Côte-Nord
- Nord-du-Québec
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Laval
- Lanaudière
- Laurentides
- Montérégie
- Centre-du-Québec
- All regions/national
More information
Last update: April 28, 2023
