Job Description:
Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings,
blueprints, aerial photography, and other
topographical or geologic data to plan projects.
Plan and design transportation or hydraulic
systems and structures, following construction
and government standards, using design software
and drawing tools.
Compute load and grade requirements, water
flow rates, and material stress factors to
determine design specifications.
Inspect project sites to monitor progress and
ensure conformance to design specifications and
safety or sanitation standards.
Direct construction, operations, and maintenance
activities at project site.
Direct or participate in surveying to lay out
installations and establish reference points,
grades, and elevations to guide construction.
Estimate quantities and cost of materials,
equipment, or labor to determine project
feasibility.
Prepare or present public reports, such as bid
proposals, deeds, environmental impact
statements, and property and right-of-way
descriptions.
Test soils and materials to determine the
adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete,
asphalt, or steel.
Provide technical advice regarding design,
construction, or program modifications and
structural repairs to industrial and managerial
personnel.
Conduct studies of traffic patterns or
environmental conditions to identify engineering
problems and assess the potential impact of
projects.
