A professional who assists civil engineer in application of principles, methods, and techniques of civil engineering technology. Responsibilities include:

• Reviews project specifications and confers with civil engineer concerning assistance required, such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, evaluation of field conditions, design changes, and reports.
• Conducts materials testing and analysis, using tools and equipment and applying engineering knowledge necessary to conduct tests.
• Prepares reports detailing tests conducted and results.
• Surveys project sites to obtain and analyze topographical details of sites, using maps and surveying equipment.
• Drafts detailed dimensional drawings, such as those needed for highway plans, structural steel fabrication, and water control projects, performing duties as described under drafter master title.
• Calculates dimensions, profile specifications, and quantities of materials such as steel, concrete, and asphalt, using calculator.
• Inspects construction site to determine conformance of site to design specifications.
• May assist engineers to ensure that construction and repair of water and wastewater treatment systems meet pollution control requirements.