Civil Engineers

Course Advisor

United States

On-site

USD 54,780 - 142,560

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a Civil Engineer to perform engineering duties related to planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of infrastructures like roads and bridges. The position requires critical thinking, communication, and proficiency in tools like AutoCAD and Microsoft Office. Candidates should be prepared to conduct studies related to engineering problems and design systems effectively. The expected salary ranges between $54,780 and $142,560 annually depending on experience and location within the U.S.

Qualifications

Perform engineering duties in planning and designing structures.
Use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses.
Understand written sentences in work-related documents.

Responsibilities

Design or engineer systems for waste disposal.
Conduct studies to identify engineering problems.
Analyze survey reports and blueprints.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Active Listening

Operations Analysis

Speaking

Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Autodesk AutoCAD

SAP

Microsoft Project

Job description

Civil Engineer

What Does it Take to Be a Civil Engineer?

Civil Engineer Job Description

Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures, and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems.

What Do Civil Engineers Do On a Daily Basis?

Design or engineer systems to efficiently dispose of chemical, biological, or other toxic wastes.
Design energy efficient or environmentally sound civil structures.
Conduct studies of traffic patterns or environmental conditions to identify engineering problems and assess potential project impact.
Test soils or materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel.
Plan and design transportation or hydraulic systems or structures using computer assisted design or drawing tools.
Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, or other topographical or geologic data.

Skills Needed to be a Civil Engineer

Below is a list of the skills most Civil Engineers say are important on the job.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Operations Analysis: Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Mathematics: Using mathematics to solve problems.

Related Job Titles for this Occupation

Building Construction Engineer
Municipal Engineer
Airport Engineer
Hydraulic Engineer
Cadastral Engineer

Job Outlook for Civil Engineers

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 303,500 jobs in the United States for Civil Engineer. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 10.6% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 32,200 new jobs for Civil Engineer by 2026. The BLS estimates 25,900 yearly job openings in this field.

The states with the most job growth for Civil Engineer are Utah, Tennessee, and Colorado. Watch out if you plan on working in Alaska, Mississippi, or Maine. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Average Civil Engineers Salary

Civil Engineers make between $54,780 and $142,560 a year.

Civil Engineers who work in Alaska, California, or New Jersey, make the highest salaries.

State Annual Mean Salary