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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.

Currently Employed: 389

Yearly Projected Openings: 10

Typical Hourly Wage: $18.89 - $34.74

Typical Annual Salary: $39,300 - $72,200

• Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects and to ensure conformance to specifications.
• 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.
• Confer with supervisor to determine project details such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions.
• Inspect project site and evaluate contractor work to detect design malfunctions and ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes.
• Report maintenance problems occurring at project site to supervisor and negotiate changes to resolve system conflicts.
• Develop plans and estimate costs for installation of systems, utilization of facilities, or construction of structures.
• Prepare reports and document project activities and data.
• Evaluate facility to determine suitability for occupancy and square footage availability.
• Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings.

• Augers
• Concrete or cement testing instruments
• Soil core sampling apparatus
• Soil testing kits
• Theodolites

• Computer aided design CAD software
• Electronic mail software
• Graphics or photo imaging software
• Map creation software
• Spreadsheet software