A Day In The Life
Construction & Architecture Industry
Construction & Architecture
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, and water and sewage systems.
Construction & Architecture Industry
Civil Engineers
Average
$75,000
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$49,000
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$77,500
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$106,000
ANNUAL
Civil Engineers
4,270
Projected job openings through 2028
Civil Engineers
Degree Recommendations
Civil Engineers
01
Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
02
Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors to determine design specifications.
03
Provide technical advice to industrial or managerial personnel regarding design, construction, or program modifications or structural repairs.
04
Test soils or materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel.
05
Manage and direct the construction, operations, or maintenance activities at project site.
06
Direct or participate in surveying to lay out installations or establish reference points, grades, or elevations to guide construction.
07
Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility.
08
Plan and design transportation or hydraulic systems or structures using computer assisted design or drawing tools.
09
Prepare or present public reports on topics such as bid proposals, deeds, environmental impact statements, or property and right-of-way descriptions.
10
Design energy efficient or environmentally sound civil structures.
11
Design or engineer systems to efficiently dispose of chemical, biological, or other toxic wastes.
Civil Engineers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
Building and Construction
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Design
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Mathematics
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
Construction & Architecture
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