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Career Typical Tasks

Daily Tasks
Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects.
Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, and material stress factors to determine design specifications.
Conduct studies of traffic patterns or environmental conditions to identify engineering problems and assess the potential impact of projects.
Direct construction, operations, and maintenance activities at project site.
Direct or participate in surveying to lay out installations and establish reference points, grades, and elevations to guide construction.
Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility.
Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
Plan and design transportation or hydraulic systems and structures, following construction and government standards, using design software and drawing tools.
Prepare or present public reports on topics such as bid proposals, deeds, environmental impact statements, or property and right-of-way descriptions.
Provide technical advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications and structural repairs to industrial and managerial personnel.
Test soils and materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel.

Daily Work Activities
Adhere to safety procedures.
Advise clients or customers.
Analyze engineering design problems.
Analyze scientific research data or investigative findings.
Follow confidentiality procedures.
Use drafting or mechanical drawing techniques.
Use field notes in technical drawings.
Use government regulations.
Use intuitive judgment for engineering analyses.
Use land surveying techniques.
Use pollution control techniques.
Use knowledge of regulations in surveying or construction activities.
Use scientific research methodology.
Use technical regulations for engineering problems.
Collect scientific or technical data.
Bid engineering, construction or extraction projects.
Communicate technical information.
Conduct land surveys.
Conduct plant location surveys.
Conduct topographical surveys.
Direct personnel in support of engineering activities.
Delegate authority for engineering activities.
Design construction projects.
Draw prototypes, plans, or maps to scale.
Estimate cost for engineering projects.
Estimate materials or labor requirements.
Estimate time needed for project.
Evaluate costs of engineering projects.
Evaluate engineering data.
Evaluate material specifications.
Explain complex mathematical information.
Interpret aerial photographs.
Understand engineering data or reports.
Interpret maps for architecture, construction, or engineering project.
Understand property documents.
Judge distances.
Judge soil conditions.
Lead teams in engineering projects.
Direct and coordinate civil engineering projects.
Coordinate engineering project activities.
Compile numerical or statistical data.
Advise clients regarding engineering problems.
Plan testing of engineering methods.
Create mathematical or statistical diagrams or charts.
Draw maps or charts.
Prepare reports.
Provide analytical assessment of engineering data.
Understand construction specifications.
Read blueprints.
Read maps.
Read technical drawings.
Analyze ecosystem data.
Use building or land use regulations.
Resolve engineering or science problems.
Direct and coordinate construction of mine shafts or tunnels.
Test equipment as part of engineering projects or processes.
Convert design specifications to cost estimates.
Understand government construction contracting regulations.
Use computer aided drafting or design software for design, drafting, modeling, or other engineering tasks.
Use computers to enter, access or retrieve data.
Recognize construction industry codes or symbols on blueprints.
Use knowledge of investigation techniques.
Operate land or site surveying instruments.
Use knowledge of materials testing procedures.
Use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems.
Use project management techniques.
Use quantitative research methods.
Use relational database software.
Use spreadsheet software.
Use word processing or desktop publishing software.
Work as a team member.
Calculate engineering specifications.
Perform safety inspections in construction or resource extraction setting.
Prepare technical reports or related documentation.
Write business project or bid proposals.
Assign work to staff or employees.
Develop tables depicting data.
Develop or maintain databases.
Develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards.
Inspect project operations, or site to determine specification compliance.
Direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff.
Determine specifications.
Analyze technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications.
Inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance.
Analyze project proposal to determine feasibility, cost, or time.
Plan construction of structures or facilities.
Compute production, construction, or installation specifications.
Analyze test data.
Develop plans for programs or projects.
Analyze engineering test data.
Test materials or solutions.
Examine engineering documents for completeness or accuracy.
Confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel.

Other Work Activities
Analyzing Data or InformationIdentifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Coaching and Developing OthersIdentifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Communicating with Persons Outside OrganizationCommunicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesProviding information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of OthersGetting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Developing and Building TeamsEncouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Documenting/Recording InformationEntering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and EquipmentProviding documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsDeveloping constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsUsing relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Getting InformationObserving, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Interacting With ComputersUsing computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or PeopleAssessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Making Decisions and Solving ProblemsAnalyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsMonitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkDeveloping specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Processing InformationCompiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersHandling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Scheduling Work and ActivitiesScheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Thinking CreativelyDeveloping, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Updating and Using Relevant KnowledgeKeeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
     Schools Offering Degrees for
Civil Engineers
Get Info From Norwich University - GradNorwich University - GradOnline
Get Info From Pennsylvania Institute of TechnologyPennsylvania Institute of TechnologyCampusMedia, PA 19063
Get Info From University of MarylandUniversity of MarylandCampusBaltimore, MD 21250
Get Info From Ohlone CollegeOhlone CollegeCampusFremont, CA 94539

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