Description
Apply theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities under the direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.
Interests
- Realistic
- Investigative
- Conventional
Work Values
- Support
- Independence
- Achievement
Work Styles
- Integrity
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Cooperation
- Initiative
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities, using calculator or computer.
- Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements.
- Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects to ensure conformance to specifications.
- Confer with supervisor to determine project details such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions.
- Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings.
Work Activities
- Getting Information
- Working with Computers
- Processing Information
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Detailed Work Activities
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
T-A-S-K
Technology Skills
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Presentation software
- Geographic information system
- Electronic mail software
- Development environment software
Abilities
- Deductive Reasoning
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Near Vision
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Mathematics
- Speaking
Knowledge
- Engineering and Technology
- Mathematics
- Building and Construction
- Design
- Administrative
Education
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue for that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Concrete Strength Testing TechnicianCertifying Organization
American Concrete Institute International
Type
Core
Certificate name
Associate Concrete Transportation Construction InspectorCertifying Organization
American Concrete Institute International
Type
Core
Certificate name
Concrete Transportation Construction InspectorCertifying Organization
American Concrete Institute International
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified Technology ManagerCertifying Organization
Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering
Type
Core
Certificate name
Microelectro Mechanical Systems FoundationCertifying Organization
Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering
Type
Advanced
Certifying Organization
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
Type
Specialty
Certifying Organization
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
Type
Specialty
Certifying Organization
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Certification in Fire Alarm SystemsCertifying Organization
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Adhesive Anchor InstallerCertifying Organization
American Concrete Institute International
Type
Core
Income & Employability
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $48,479 |
| Median (50%) | $60,174 |
| High (90%) | $78,955 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $58,318 |
| Mid Level | $64,110 |
| Senior Level | $69,307 |
| Expert Level | $82,784 |
Employability
There are currently 66,000 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 67,100 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 2%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 2%
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