Help select a building material (wood, steel, stone, reinforced concrete, alloys, or plastics) for constructing a new bridge.
Monitor traffic flow at major intersections to see if improvements need to be made.
Stake out where a concrete or earthen structure will be placed near a waterway to control flooding.
Plan the construction of new buildings and the destruction of old ones.
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Do you dream of building big? Civil engineering technicians help build some of the largest structures in the world—from buildings, bridges, and dams to highways, airfields, and wastewater treatment facilities. Many of these construction projects are "public works," meaning they strengthen and benefit a community, state, or the nation.
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Do You Have the Skills and Characteristics of a Civil Engineering Technician?
Critical Thinking:?Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Active Listening:?Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Reading Comprehension:?Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
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