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Civil Engineering Technologist

OFO Code: 214202

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
214202
Occupation
Civil Engineering Technologist
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
PROFESSIONALS
Unit group
2142 · Civil Engineers

Official description
Civil engineers conduct research, advise on, design, and direct construction; manage the operation and maintenance of civil engineering structures; or study and advise on technological aspects of particular materials.

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Geotechnics Technologist, Construction Technologist, Transportation and Urban Planner Technologist, Hydraulics Technologist, GIS and Landuse Technologist, Concrete Technologist, Water and Wastewater Technologist, Structural Technologist, Biosystems Technologist, Environmental Technologist

  • Analyzing the behaviour of soil and rock when placed under pressure by proposed structures and designing structural foundations
  • Advising on and designing structures such as bridges, dams, docks, roads, airports, railways, canals, pipelines, waste-disposal and flood-control systems, and industrial and other large buildings
  • Analyzing the stability of structures and testing the behaviour and durability of materials used in their construction
  • Determining and specifying construction methods, materials and quality standards, and directing construction work
  • Organising and directing maintenance and repair of existing civil engineering structures
  • Establishing control systems to ensure efficient functioning of structures as well as safety and environmental protection
  • Conducting research and developing new or improved theories and methods related to civil engineering

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