Civil Engineer JOB DESCRIPTION GUIDE

Civil Engineer Salary Guide

Looking to hire top talent or advance your career? Our expertly researched salary guide for 2024 provides valuable insights into Construction & Real Estate positions!

Civil Engineer Core Duties and Qualifications

Work with the best and well known construction organizations as a Civil Engineer for designing, implementing and overseeing construction projects. As part of engineering team, civil engineer will be involved in main projects, mainly work on the aspects of safety, efficiency and sustainability.

With the knowledge of principles, code requirements, and software applications in civil engineering, civil engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing projects that are safe, high quality and meeting customer satisfaction. They can shape and deliver the future of communities and the built environment.

Desired Profile For A Civil Engineer

Roles and Duties

Civil engineers work with architects, builders, and governing authorities to design solutions based on the technical and environmental aspects of a project, within the parameters of the following duties:

Design structures and prepare the specifications for constructions, adhering to laid down rules and regulations.
Perform site investigations, site surveys, site analysis, and prepare data for the designing process.
Evaluate structural members to check their capability to support and resist loads.
Supervise work on-site according to plans and safety regulations.
Monitor and ensure quality control of materials and workforce to fulfill standards.
Develop cost approximations, control expenditures, and manage changes according to cost restraints.
Work closely with architects, contractors, government bodies, and clients to determine project implementation.
Ensure practical compliance with safety measures and environmental laws.
Control issues that may occur during construction, preventing delays or affecting structures.
Report the progress of works with documentation, especially challenges and costs, to stakeholders.

Qualifications And Certifications

Following are the outlined educational qualification and additional certification for a civil engineer:

Required bachelor’s degree or equivalent in civil engineering or related fields.
Professional certifications such as Certified Civil Engineer (CCE), Chartered Engineer (CEng), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), LEED AP, Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), and Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) are suggested.

Skills And Expertise

Following skills set are the common requirement for an individual:

3-5 years of professional experience with civil engineering-related projects.
Proficiency in software like AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, Primavera P6, etc.
Expertise in codes, rules, and regulations related to civil engineering.
Mathematical proficiency.
Problem-solving abilities and leadership skills.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Attention to detail.

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