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Construction Engineer

 

 

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Construction Engineer:

Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures, and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, water and sewage systems, and waste disposal units. Includes architectural, structural, traffic, ocean, and geo-technical engineers.

 

 

Occupation Specific Tasks:


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

Task Description

Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects.
Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, and material stress factors to determine design specifications.
Conduct studies of traffic patterns or environmental conditions to identify engineering problems and assess the potential impact of projects.
Direct construction, operations, and maintenance activities at project site.
Direct or participate in surveying to lay out installations and establish reference points, grades, and elevations to guide construction.
Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility.
Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
Plan and design transportation or hydraulic systems and structures, following construction and government standards, using design software and drawing tools.
Prepare or present public reports, such as bid proposals, deeds, environmental impact statements, and property and right-of-way descriptions.
Provide technical advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications and structural repairs to industrial and managerial personnel.
Test soils and materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel.

 

  Detailed Work Activities.

adhere to safety procedures
advise clients or customers
advise clients regarding engineering problems
analyze ecosystem data
analyze engineering design problems
analyze engineering test data
analyze project proposal to determine feasibility, cost, or time
analyze scientific research data or investigative findings
analyze technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications
analyze test data
assign work to staff or employees
bid engineering, construction or extraction projects
calculate engineering specifications
collect scientific or technical data
communicate technical information
compile numerical or statistical data
compute production, construction, or installation specifications
conduct land surveys
conduct plant location surveys
conduct topographical surveys
confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel
convert design specifications to cost estimates
coordinate engineering project activities
create mathematical or statistical diagrams or charts
delegate authority for engineering activities
design construction projects
determine specifications
develop or maintain databases
develop plans for programs or projects
develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
develop tables depicting data
direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
direct and coordinate civil engineering projects
direct and coordinate construction of mine shafts or tunnels
direct personnel in support of engineering activities
draw maps or charts
draw prototypes, plans, or maps to scale
estimate cost for engineering projects
estimate materials or labor requirements
estimate time needed for project
evaluate costs of engineering projects
evaluate engineering data
evaluate material specifications
examine engineering documents for completeness or accuracy
explain complex mathematical information
follow confidentiality procedures
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
lead teams in engineering projects
operate land or site surveying instruments
perform safety inspections in construction or resource extraction setting
plan construction of structures or facilities
plan testing of engineering methods
prepare reports
prepare technical reports or related documentation
provide analytical assessment of engineering data
read blueprints
read maps
read technical drawings
recognize construction industry codes or symbols on blueprints
resolve engineering or science problems
test equipment as part of engineering projects or processes
test materials or solutions
understand construction specifications
understand engineering data or reports
understand government construction contracting regulations
understand property documents
use building or land use regulations
use computer aided drafting or design software for design, drafting, modeling, or other engineering tasks
use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
use drafting or mechanical drawing techniques
use field notes in technical drawings
use government regulations
use intuitive judgment for engineering analyses
use knowledge of investigation techniques
use knowledge of materials testing procedures
use knowledge of regulations in surveying or construction activities
use land surveying techniques
use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
use pollution control techniques
use project management techniques
use quantitative research methods
use relational database software
use scientific research methodology
use spreadsheet software
use technical regulations for engineering problems
use word processing or desktop publishing software
work as a team member
write business project or bid proposals

 

 

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