Job Description
Civil engineers plan, design, construct, operate and maintain roads, bridges, dams, water supply schemes, sewerage systems, transportation systems, harbours, canals, dockyards, airports, railways, factories and large buildings. Engineering is a broad field. Other Engineering occupations can be found on the Australian Government?s myfuture website.
Duties and Tasks
Civil engineers may perform the following tasks:
- investigate sites to determine the most suitable foundation for a proposed construction
- research and advise on the best engineering solution to meet a client's needs and budget
- prepare engineering calculations required for the design of projects, and supervise the drafting of plans
- produce detailed designs and documentation for the construction and implementation of civil engineering projects
- assist government bodies in preparing yearly works programmes (such as work on car parks, drainage, roads, aerodromes or sewerage systems) within set budgets
- analyse risks associated with natural disasters (including cyclones, earthquakes, fires and floods).
Personal Requirements
- able to identify, analyse and solve problems
- good oral and written communication skills
- aptitude for computing and design
- able to work as part of a team
- able to accept responsibility
- willing to contribute and adhere to the safety requirements of the operation