civil engineer Verified

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Construction company
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Act as project or site supervisor for land survey or construction work
• Conduct site visits to gather relevant information
• Conduct technical analyses of survey and field data for development of topographic, soil, hydrological or other information and prepare reports
• Confer with clients and other members of the engineering team and conduct research to determine project requirements
• Develop construction specifications and procedures
• Ensure construction plans meet guidelines and specifications of building codes and other regulations
• Establish and monitor construction work schedules
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate building and construction materials
• Interpret, review and approve survey and civil design work
• Prepare contract documents and review and evaluate tenders for construction projects
• Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers and review and approve designs, calculations and cost estimates

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• AutoCAD
• MS Office
• Project management software

Area of work experience

• Installation, maintenance and inspection of equipment or facilities
• Operations

Construction specialization

• Residential construction

Area of specialization

• Construction
• Structural engineering
• Materials
• Mechanical

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player