Job Description:

• 1) Plans, designs, and directs civil engineering projects, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation systems, pipelines, and powerplants: Analyzes reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design project.

• 2) Calculates cost and determines feasibility of project based on analysis of collected data, applying knowledge and techniques of engineering, and advanced mathematics.

• 3) Prepares or directs preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, and designs for project.

• 4) Inspects construction site to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards.

• 5) May direct construction and maintenance activities at project site.

• 6) May use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.

• 7) May be designated according to specialty or product.