Civil engineering technicians work in offices and on building and construction sites throughout Western Australia. They generally work standard business hours, however evening and weekend work may be required when working to a deadline. When working on construction sites, they may spend a large amount of time working outdoors in most weather conditions. All workers on a construction site must undergo construction induction training and will be required to follow strict safety guidelines, including wearing protective clothing.

Civil engineering technicians often use surveying and measuring equipment, and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software in the planning phase of a construction project. When working on a construction site they may use two-way radios and will be required to wear safety equipment, which may include hard hats, steel-capped boots, ear muffs, safety glasses and high-visibility clothing. They will also need to be familiar with the properties and prices of a variety of building materials and machinery so that they are able to develop the most accurate and efficient cost estimates.