Career Profile: Civil Engineer
The Career Profile of the Civil Engineer will be described in this article. A Civil Engineer is also known as a Structural Engineer or Site Engineer. He plans, designs, and supervise the construction of building and civil engineering works.
He may specialize in any of the following areas:
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Structural Engineering relating to high-rise buildings, industrial complexes, power stations, highways, bridges, tunnels, flyovers and other infrastructure.
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Water Resources and Environmental Engineering relating to the distribution and management of water supply, the management and control of air and water pollution, and the management of solid waste.
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Geotechnical Engineering relating to soil investigation and stabilization, slope stability, foundation design, settlement analysis and reclamation projects.
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Transportation Engineering relating to any transportation facilities.
A Civil Engineer must have an aptitude in mathematics, possess leadership skills and the skills to read and interpret drawings.
He must at least have a recognized Degree in Civil Engineering. With experience, he may rise to become a Project Manager, a Construction Manager, a Transportation Engineer or Senior Design Engineer.
Engineering jobs are always in great demand. The employment rates are good.