Civil Engineer

Remote

💥 Engineering

Civil Engineers typically work for construction companies on a contractual basis or for government agencies to complete public works projects. They work closely with Construction Workers and other Civil Engineers to overcome construction challenges and ensure the quality of their projects. Their job is to obtain construction permits and determine the proper budget and personnel needed to complete a project. They may also need to research the local environment and conduct soil tests to choose suitable construction materials.

What does a Civil Engineer do?

A Civil Engineer, or Licensed Civil Engineer, is responsible for overseeing the design and construction of roads, bridges, waterways, sewage treatment plants and other types of infrastructure. Their duties include using software programs to design structural blueprints, adhering to construction laws and environmental constraints and visiting construction sites to monitor the building process.

Responsibilities

A Civil Engineer should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Civil Engineer should be able to execute:

Analyzing survey reports, long-range plans, maps and other data to design new projects
Considering budget, regulations and environmental hazards during risk-analysis stage
Preparing material, equipment and labor cost estimates and confirming costs are within the budget
Forecasting design and construction timeline
Completing and submitting all permit applications to the appropriate agencies and ensuring projects are compliant throughout the design and construction stages
Overseeing soil testing to establish soil strength and building feasibility
Using design software to create project drawings and renderings

Required Skills

A competitive Civil Engineer will have certain skills and qualifications, including: