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Civil Engineering Technicians

Apply theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities under the direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.

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Parachute skills

  1. Consult - People (4.40)
  2. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (4.29)
  3. Solve problems - Data (4.19)
  4. Construct - Things (4.17)
  5. Plan - Data (4.17)
  6. Research - Data (4.07)
  7. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.07)
  8. Study, observe - Data (4.02)
  9. Work with numbers, compute - Data (3.97)
  10. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (3.97)
  11. Pay attention to details - Data (3.90)
  12. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.88)
  13. Imagine - Data (3.87)
  14. Use my brain - Data (3.83)
  15. Communicate well, in person - People (3.75)
  16. Listen - People (3.75)
  17. Follow through, get things done - People (3.64)
  18. Use my intuition - Data (3.50)
  19. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.50)
  20. Visualize, including in three dimensions - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Reading Comprehension (3.88)
  2. Active Listening (3.62)
  3. Critical Thinking (3.62)
  1. Near Vision (3.88)
  2. Oral Comprehension (3.75)
  3. Oral Expression (3.75)
  4. Written Comprehension (3.50)
  5. Written Expression (3.50)
  6. Problem Sensitivity (3.50)
  7. Deductive Reasoning (3.50)
  8. Mathematical Reasoning (3.50)
  9. Visualization (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.19)
  2. Cooperation (4.01)
  3. Integrity (4.00)
  4. Attention to Detail (3.90)
  5. Analytical Thinking (3.83)
  6. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.82)
  7. Persistence (3.64)
  8. Stress Tolerance (3.64)
  9. Self Control (3.61)
  10. Independence (3.61)
  11. Initiative (3.56)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Interacting With Computers (4.56)
  2. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.40)
  3. Getting Information (4.35)
  4. Processing Information (4.35)
  5. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.29)
  6. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.19)
  7. Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (4.17)
  8. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.07)
  9. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.02)
  10. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (3.99)
  11. Analyzing Data or Information (3.97)
  12. Thinking Creatively (3.87)
  13. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.84)
  14. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.83)
  15. Documenting/Recording Information (3.82)
  16. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.66)
  17. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.64)
  1. Use Computer Aided Drafting Or Design Software For Design, Drafting, Modeling, Or Other Engineering Tasks (4.56)
  2. Confer With Engineering, Technical Or Manufacturing Personnel (4.40)
  3. Read Blueprints (4.35)
  4. Read Maps (4.35)
  5. Read Technical Drawings (4.35)
  6. Perform Safety Inspections In Industrial, Manufacturing Or Repair Setting (4.29)
  7. Inspect Facilities Or Equipment For Regulatory Compliance (4.29)
  8. Examine Engineering Documents For Completeness Or Accuracy (4.29)
  9. Resolve Engineering Or Science Problems (4.19)
  10. Draw Prototypes, Plans, Or Maps To Scale (4.17)
  11. Draw Maps Or Charts (4.17)
  12. Calculate Engineering Specifications (4.17)
  13. Use Knowledge Of Metric System (4.07)
  14. Use Chemical Testing Or Analysis Procedures (4.07)
  15. Use Drafting Or Mechanical Drawing Techniques (4.07)
  16. Use Building Or Land Use Regulations (4.07)
  17. Use Land Surveying Techniques (4.07)
  18. Use Knowledge Of Regulations In Surveying Or Construction Activities (4.07)
  19. Use Scientific Research Methodology (4.07)
  20. Use Technical Regulations For Engineering Problems (4.07)
  21. Use Knowledge Of Materials Testing Procedures (4.07)
  22. Understand Construction Specifications (4.02)
  23. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (4.02)
  24. Understand Engineering Data Or Reports (4.02)
  25. Understand Property Documents (4.02)
  26. Recognize Construction Industry Codes Or Symbols On Blueprints (4.02)
  27. Estimate Cost For Engineering Projects (3.99)
  28. Estimate Time Needed For Project (3.99)
  29. Determine Material Or Tool Requirements (3.99)
  30. Judge Distances (3.99)
  31. Conduct Plant Location Surveys (3.97)
  32. Analyze Engineering Design Problems (3.97)
  33. Analyze Scientific Research Data Or Investigative Findings (3.97)
  34. Analyze Technical Data, Designs, Or Preliminary Specifications (3.97)
  35. Evaluate Costs Of Engineering Projects (3.97)
  36. Evaluate Engineering Data (3.97)
  37. Conduct Land Surveys (3.97)
  38. Communicate Technical Information (3.83)