Description
Apply theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities under the direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.
- • Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities, using calculator or computer.
- • Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects to ensure conformance to specifications.
- • Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings.
- • Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements.
- • Prepare reports and document project activities and data.
- • Confer with supervisor to determine project details such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions.
- • Inspect project site and evaluate contractor work to detect design malfunctions and ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes.
- • Plan and conduct field surveys to locate new sites and analyze details of project sites.
- • Develop plans and estimate costs for installation of systems, utilization of facilities, or construction of structures.
- • Report maintenance problems occurring at project site to supervisor and negotiate changes to resolve system conflicts.
- • Conduct materials test and analysis, using tools and equipment and applying engineering knowledge.
- • Respond to public suggestions and complaints.
- • Develop project budgets by estimating the cost of project activities.
- • Negotiate with contractors on prices for new contracts or modifications to existing contracts.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
