Introduction
Civil engineers play a very important role in society. They design roads, airports, dams, bridges, parking lots and other infrastructures. They may test soil to make sure a building accommodates a site, complete surveys of land, read blueprints, analyze water flow and supervise construction. Civil engineering is one of the oldest engineering disciplines. If this sounds like an interesting career path, read on to learn how to become a civil engineer.
Job Description
Civil Engineers design and supervise the construction of roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges. They must consider many factors in the design such as construction costs and expected lifetime of a project, government regulations and potential environmental hazards such as earthquakes. Many civil engineers hold supervisory or administrative positions, from supervisor of a construction site to city engineer. Others may work in design, construction, research, and teaching.
Duties
* The first duty of a civil engineer is to inspect and analyze the proposed construction project. * The civil engineer will follow the project from start to finish and make any necessary changes along the way * They will ensure that procedure is being followed and check on safety features of the project during the time it is being completed * A civil engineer must use many different equations, applications and figures to ensure the proper procedure application * Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labour to determine project feasibility
Skills and Abilities Needed * Have good a Computer Knowledge * Efficient management and organizational abilities * Have good communication and leadership skills * Have good problem solving with analytic thinking * Open minded to work in complex environment and projects * Creativity and an innovative approach to solving problems
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