Career Opportunities in Civil Engineering PDF

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN CIVIL ENGINEERING PROSPECTS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING PICTURE SPEAKS 3 01 SURVEYOR Primary duties: Surveyors measure and note property boundaries and locations to determine building site specifications. The surveyor researches records or land titles to verify...

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN CIVIL ENGINEERING PROSPECTS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING PICTURE SPEAKS 3 01 SURVEYOR Primary duties: Surveyors measure and note property boundaries and locations to determine building site specifications. The surveyor researches records or land titles to verify the accuracy of the data and present their findings to designated authorities. Surveyors prepare maps or plots to establish water or land boundaries in regards to deeds, leases and other legal documents. 4 02 CAD TECHNICIAN Primary duties: These professionals use computer-aided design software to plan projects. Technicians may review drawings or design work and perform the required research to meet building code specifications. Technicians may work with 2-D (surface modeling) or 3-D plans (solid modeling) technology. CAD technicians may have experience or education in drafting and architecture. 5  03 BUILDING ENGINEER 04 WATER HYGIENE ENGINEER Primary duties: These professionals Primary duties: Water hygiene engineers provide maintenance and repair services may work in water or wastewater for apartment buildings, workplaces or treatment plants to oversee system health care facilities. Building engineers operations and proper treatment may also oversee privately owned hotels or protocols. Engineers perform equipment manufacturing facilities. These engineers inspections and monitor the proper have extensive knowledge of heating and operation of meters and gauges. Water cooling equipment to perform checks and hygiene engineers evaluate information repairs. Building engineers must comply to identify the appropriate actions to with local fire and building codes to ensure take, file reports of their findings and structures meet federal health and make recommendations. disability codes. 6 05 URBAN PLANNER Primary duties: Primary duties: Urban planners work with public officials, developers and the community to plan the development and use of land. Planners gather data and analyze market research and economics to make determinations for site plans or projects. Urban planners are current on zoning and building codes and identify if changes need to be made to comply with regulations. Planners may present projects or proposals to communities, planning officials or committees. 7 06 FIRE ENGINEER Primary duties: The fire engineer is responsible for implementing fire safety and protection practices. Engineers meet with authorities and clients to meet fire safety guidelines and to monitor code requirements and data research for the proper installation and location of fire suppression and safety systems. Engineers may perform inspections of equipment for fault or damage. 8 07 TRANSPORT PLANNER Primary duties: Transport planners may work in the public or private sector to develop transportation strategies to address the needs of transport users, including cyclists and pedestrians. Planners must consider environmental, efficiency and safety issues in their development strategies. Transport planners analyze and interpret data and prepare reports related to traffic flows or congestion. 9 08 FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER Primary duties: Sometimes called engineering technicians, field service engineers are primarily responsible for the maintenance of equipment, scheduling of repairs, and the installation of electrical and engineering products. Field service engineers work directly with clients who may rent, lease or own engineering products or equipment. These engineers rely on logic and knowledge to identify and solve problems. 10 09 CONSTRUCTION MANAGER Primary duties: Construction managers prepare cost estimates, devise budgets and create work timetables. Managers are often on the job site working with subcontractors, architects and fellow engineers for collaboration on projects. Construction managers comply with state and federal legal requirements and building and safety codes. Managers may oversee several project types, such as road and bridge construction, and public, residential, commercial and industrial structures. 11 10 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER Primary duties: : Environmental engineers use key areas like engineering, soil science and biology to develop environmental solutions. Engineers prepare and review investigative reports and design projects to solve problems or implement programs like recycling, waste disposal, and water and air pollution control. Engineers analyze scientific data to make recommendations or provide information for legal actions. 12 11 CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR Primary duties: Construction estimators (Cost Engineers) must identify factors that affect the cost of a project, such as production time, materials and labor. Estimators read blueprints and collaborate with architects and clients to arrive at accurate cost estimates. Construction estimators oversee the project to adjust estimates and totals while recommending ways to reduce costs. They maintain accurate records of estimated and actual project costs. 13 12 DESIGNER ENGINEER Primary duties: Design engineers collaborate with research and development teams to create design parameters and meet requirements. These engineers typically use CAD (computer-aided design) or CAE (computer-aided engineering) software to create models and plans. Design engineers may alter existing plans or formulate prototypes to ensure projects meet the required specifications and guidelines. 14 13 GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER Primary duties: Geotechnical engineers analyze soil and rock conditions to determine the stability and sustainability of a proposed building or mining site. These engineers assess the risks of a particular site in relation to erosion, landslides, earthquakes or other geological disturbances. Geotechnical engineers make recommendations to uphold the safety and integrity of a site. 15 14 WATER RESOURCES ENGINEER Primary duties: Water resources engineers design new systems and equipment for the management of human water resources. These systems might include water treatment facilities, underground wells and natural springs. These engineers work to provide citizens with clean, uncontaminated water for drinking, living and recreational purposes. A water resource engineer considers costs, government regulations and other factors when implementing or redesigning systems. 16 15 STRUCTURER ENGINEER Primary duties: Structural engineers typically act as consultants to architects and construction managers to plan layouts for buildings, bridges, tunnels and other infrastructure. These engineers calculate loads in response to environmental forces, such as snow and wind, and they understand different system materials like steel, concrete, masonry or wood. Structural engineers make recommendations for the ideal material, structure design and support. 17 16 CONSULTING ENGINEER Primary duties: Consulting engineers are called upon when buildings or structures require improved performance. Consulting engineers assist with the entire design framework, such as analysis, construction details and future structural support. Consulting engineers may advise on design weaknesses or limitations while considering maintenance and operation expenses. These professionals provide insights to various construction teams to create innovative and effective design strategies. 18 17 NUCLEAR ENGINEER Primary duties: Nuclear engineers design or develop nuclear equipment, such as reactor cores and radiation shielding. These professionals direct the operation and maintenance of nuclear power plants so they comply with safety standards and laws. Nuclear engineers may write instructions for plant operations and the proper disposal of nuclear waste. Engineers analyze nuclear accidents to make recommendations for future safety and prevention strategies. 19 18 PLANNING ENGINEER Primary duties: Planning engineers create project plans and decide on the proper engineering techniques to ensure the project meets qualifications. Planners set target dates and monitor progress through analysis and reporting. Planning engineers coordinate with other team members to direct workloads and manage expectations. Planners use past and present data to develop strategies for future projects. 20 19 ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER Primary duties: Engineering project managers oversee all members of an engineering project, including design and planning engineers, construction contractors and subcontractors and architects and bureaucrats. The project manager delegates responsibilities and monitors deadlines and budget constraints. Engineering project managers prepare reports and documentation that support the development of project strategies to meet commitments and abide by state and federal regulations. 21 20 CITY/MUNICIPAL ENGINEER Primary duties: City engineers are employed by city governments to build new structures or repair or replace aging infrastructure. City engineers design roads, bridges and other city infrastructure while adhering to timetables and budget requirements. City engineers consider environmental, health and safety and federal regulations in their design. These engineers may consult with city government officials and the public to fulfill population needs while meeting quality standards. 22 21 HIGHWAY ENGINEER Primary duties: Highway engineers design new systems and equipment for the management of roads and highway networks. These engineers work to provide citizens with good roads for transportation purposes. A highway engineer considers costs, government regulations and other factors when implementing or redesigning highways. 23 22 ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS Primary duties: Teacher, Researcher & Community development solution provider. 24 23 OIL AND GAS Primary duties: The oil and gas sector employs civil engineers because of the abundance of civil work. The whole industry is related to installing machinery, drilling oil, and extracting hydrocarbons. All of these tasks are performed by none other than an engineer. Oil companies need civil engineers to construct oil fields, pipelines, bases, and shelters for a wide variety of machinery, storage facilities, and more. 25 THANK YOU [email protected] THANK YOU ! HTTPS://ORCID.ORG/0000-0001-8625-3938