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2124-11 Civil Engineer
Plans, designs, organises and oversees the construction and operation of civil engineering projects such as structural, transportation or hydraulic engineering systems.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.
Tasks Include:
- designs civil engineering projects such as hydraulic systems, roads, aerodromes, water supply systems, bridges and buildings;
- studies, evaluates and reports on the environmental implications of projects;
- determines construction methods, materials and quality;
- drafts and interprets specifications, drawings, plans, construction methods and procedures;
- organises and directs site labour and the delivery of construction materials, plant and equipment;
- administers contracts and verifies and certifies satisfactory completion;
- establishes detailed programs for the coordination of site activities;
- sets up work control systems to ensure that standards of performance, quality, cost and safety are met;
- consults with other engineers, architects, landscape architects and environmental scientists;
- researches, investigates and evaluates materials, processes or systems related to civil engineering works;
- supervises the testing and commissioning of completed works.
Specialisations:
Traffic Engineer
Hydrolics Engineer
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