Civil Engineer

Description

Plans, designs, organises and oversees the construction and operation of dams, bridges, pipelines, gas supply schemes, airports and other civil engineering projects.

Description

Design, plan, organise and oversee the construction of civil engineering projects such as dams, bridges, pipelines, gas and water supply schemes, sewerage systems, roads, airports and other structures, analyse the likely behaviour of soil and rock when placed under pressure by proposed structures and design structural foundations, analyse the statical properties of all types of structures and test the behaviour and durability of materials used in their construction, and plan and develop transportation systems.

Tasks include

• Analyses site locations and conducts surveys to determine the feasibility and requirements of civil engineering projects
• Undertakes calculations, designs and develops specifications for civil engineering projects, and provides solutions to design-related issues
• Studies, evaluates and reports on the environmental implications of civil engineering projects to ensure compliance with existing regulations
• Determines construction methods, materials and quality standards for civil engineering projects