Building And Construction Engineer

Building And Construction Engineers Design, Construct, Supervise, Operate, And Maintain Large Construction Projects And Systems, Including Roads, Buildings, Airports, Tunnels, Dams, Bridges, And Systems For Water Supply And Sewage Treatment. Many Civil Engineers Work In Design, Construction, Research, And Education.

Many Building And Construction Engineers Hold Supervisory Or Administrative Positions Ranging From Supervisor Of A Construction Site To City Engineer. Others Work In Design, Construction, Research, And Teaching. Building And Construction Engineers Work With Others On Projects And May Be Assisted By Civil Engineering Technicians.

The Federal Government Employs Building And Construction Engineers To Do Many Of The Same Things Done In Private Industry, Except That The Federally Employed Building And Construction Engineers May Also Inspect Projects To Be Sure That They Comply With Regulations.

Building And Construction Engineers Work On Complex Projects, So They Usually Specialize In One Of Several Areas.

Structural Engineers Design And Assess Major Projects, Such As Buildings, Bridges, Or Dams, To Ensure Their Strength And Durability.

Transportation Engineers Plan, Design, Operate, And Maintain Everyday Systems, Such As Streets And Highways, But They Also Plan Larger Projects, Such As Airports, Ports, Mass Transit Systems, And Harbors.

Geotechnical Engineers Work To Make Sure That Foundations Are Solid. They Focus On How Structures Built By Civil Engineers, Such As Buildings And Tunnels, Interact With The Earth (including Soil And Rock). In Addition, They Design And Plan For Slopes, Retaining Walls, And Tunnels.

Construction Engineers Manage Construction Projects, Ensuring That They Are Scheduled And Built In Accordance With The Plans And Specifications. They Are Typically Responsible For Design And Safety Of Temporary Structures Used During Construction.