OCCUPATIONAL
PROFILE
Civil Engineer (17-2051.00)
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At-a-Glance Statistics
Sample Bridge/structure Inspection Team Leader, City Engineer, Civil Engineer, Civil
. .	Engineering Manager, County Engineer, Design Engineer, Project Engineer,
JOD I ItieS Railroad Design Consultant, Structural Engineer, Traffic Engineer
Key Tasks • Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design
specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
•	Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress
factors to determine design specifications.
•	Provide technical advice to industrial or managerial personnel regarding design,
construction, program modifications, or structural repairs.
•	Test soils or materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations,
concrete, asphalt, or steel.
•	Manage and direct the construction, operations, or maintenance activities at
project site.
•	Prepare or present public reports on topics such as bid proposals, deeds,
environmental impact statements, or property and right-of-way descriptions.
•	Design energy-efficient or environmentally sound civil structures.
•	Identify environmental risks and develop risk management strategies for civil
engineering projects.
•	Conduct studies of traffic patterns or environmental conditions to identify
engineering problems and assess potential project impact.
•	Design or engineer systems to efficiently dispose of chemical, biological, or
other toxic wastes.
•	Develop or implement engineering solutions to clean up industrial accidents or
other contaminated sites.
All data sourced from O'NET OnLine (2018) https./Avww onetonllne.org/.

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Degree
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Master's
Degree
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Post-
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