Description: 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.
Job Responsibilities: Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects. Plan and design transportation or hydraulic systems and structures, following construction and government standards, using design software and drawing tools. Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, and material stress factors to determine design specifications. Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards. 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. Prepare or present public reports, such as bid proposals, deeds, environmental impact statements, and property and right-of-way descriptions. Test soils and materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel. Provide technical advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications and structural repairs to industrial and managerial personnel. Conduct studies to traffic patterns or environmental conditions to identify engineering problems and assess the potential impacts of projects.
Requirements: High school graduate or equivalent (Required). Undergraduate major and/or coursework in Civil Engineering (Required). Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering (Preferred). Experience and Skill Requirements: Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models. Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repairs of houses, buildings or other structures such as highways and roads. Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits. Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. Previous work experience in the field of Civil Engineering. Takes initiative and works independently with minimal supervision. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Experience with other software programs pertaining to Civil Engineering, such as AutoCAD Civil. Excellent communication, teamwork and organizational skills. Exceptional attention to detail and critical thinking skills.