Civil Engineer Job Responsibilities:

A civil engineer completes construction projects by preparing engineering design and documents; confirming specifications.

Civil Engineer Job Duties:

• Designs construction projects by studying project concept, architectural drawings, and models.


• Prepares engineering design by collecting and studying reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photographs and tests on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and related topographical and geologic data.


• Determines project costs by calculating labor, material, and related costs.


• Prepares feasibility study by analyzing engineering design; conducting environmental impact studies; assembling data.


• Prepares engineering documents by developing construction specifications, plans, and schedules.


• Confirms adherence to construction specifications and safety standards by monitoring project progress; inspecting construction site; verifying calculations and placements.


• Fulfills project requirements by training and guiding operators.


• Maintains operations by enforcing project and operational policies and procedures.


• Provides engineering information by answering questions and requests.


• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.


• Maintains project data base by writing computer programs; entering data; completing backups.

Civil Engineer Skills and Qualifications:

CAD, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office