Civil Engineer

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Dangerous
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Act as project or site supervisor for land survey or construction work
• Conduct field services for civil works
• Conduct technical analyses of survey and field data for development of topographic, soil, hydrological or other information and prepare reports
• Develop construction specifications and procedures
• Ensure construction plans meet guidelines and specifications of building codes and other regulations
• Establish and monitor construction work schedules
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate building and construction materials
• Interpret, review and approve survey and civil design work
• Plan and design major civil projects such as buildings, roads, bridges, dams, water and waste management systems and structural steel fabrications
• Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers and review and approve designs, calculations and cost estimates

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel

Area of work experience

• Computer software development

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional

Area of specialization

• Construction

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sound discrimination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Physically demanding
• Large workload
• Overtime required

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player