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Civil Engineer

 

 

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Civil Engineer:

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.

 

 

Occupation Specific Tasks:


The tasks listed below are typical task statements that are commonly required for the occupation you selected.

Task Description

Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings.
Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities, using calculator or computer.
Conduct materials test and analysis, using tools and equipment, and applying engineering knowledge.
Confer with supervisor to determine project details, such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions.
Develop plans and estimate costs for installation of systems, utilization of facilities, or construction of structures.
Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects and to ensure conformance to specifications.
Evaluate facility to determine suitability for occupancy and square footage availability.
Inspect project site and evaluate contractor work to detect design malfunctions and ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes.
Plan and conduct field surveys to locate new sites and analyze details of project sites.
Prepare reports and document project activities and data.
Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements.
Report maintenance problems occurring at project site to supervisor and negotiate changes to resolve system conflicts.
Respond to public suggestions and complaints.

 

  Detailed Work Activities.

analyze engineering design problems
analyze scientific research data or investigative findings
analyze technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications
calculate engineering specifications
communicate technical information
conduct land surveys
conduct plant location surveys
confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel
determine material or tool requirements
develop plans for programs or projects
draw maps or charts
draw prototypes, plans, or maps to scale
estimate cost for engineering projects
estimate time needed for project
evaluate costs of engineering projects
evaluate engineering data
evaluate product design
examine engineering documents for completeness or accuracy
explain complex mathematical information
inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance
inspect project operations, or site to determine specification compliance
interpret aerial photographs
interpret maps for architecture, construction, or engineering project
judge distances
judge soil conditions
operate land or site surveying instruments
operate precision test equipment
perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting
prepare safety reports
prepare technical reports or related documentation
read blueprints
read maps
read technical drawings
recognize construction industry codes or symbols on blueprints
resolve customer or public complaints
resolve engineering or science problems
understand construction specifications
understand engineering data or reports
understand property documents
understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
use building or land use regulations
use chemical testing or analysis procedures
use computer aided drafting or design software for design, drafting, modeling, or other engineering tasks
use drafting or mechanical drawing techniques
use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment
use knowledge of materials testing procedures
use knowledge of metric system
use knowledge of regulations in surveying or construction activities
use land surveying techniques
use precision measuring tools or equipment
use scientific research methodology
use technical regulations for engineering problems

 

 

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