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Civil Engineering

 

Work opportunities for civil engineers are affected by fluctuations in the building and construction industry. As a result, the number of opportunities may rise or fall over a short period of time. 

 

  • Starting salary:$63,500 P/A

  • Senior salary:$110,000 P/A

  • Average salary:$80,000 P/Ar

  • Employment level:43,500 as of November 2012 (Projected employment levels in 2017 of 44,100)

  • Average weekly hours:Average weekly hours worked for a full time Civil Engineering Professional is 43.7 hours

  • Employment by region:The top three regions for employment as a Civil Engineering Professional include:

    • QLD: 27.1%

    • SW: 27.0%

    • VIC: 23.8%

 

Duties and tasks

  • Arrange for timely delivery of materials needed for the project

  • Coordinate project construction

  • Create a complete and accurate estimate of project costs

  • Create designs and complex plans for projects

  • Design all projects with logistics and aesthetics in mind

  • Determine the best materials and methods for the individual project

  • Ensure structural design is safe and up to code

  • Ensure that quality standards and specifications are met

  • Monitor any and all project changes and update the cost estimation

  • Obtain and have soil and rock analyzed prior to project development

  • Oversee all labourers at the job site

  • Supervise and coordinate construction

 

Skills required

  • Ability to analyze problems and create viable solutions

  • Ability to delegate responsibilities well

  • Ability to manage time wisely and estimate time needed for project

  • Ability to stand for long periods of time

  • Approach problems logically and without bias

  • Good Math skills

  • Good communication skills

  • Knows the importance of sticking to budget and deadlines

  • Safety consciousness

  • Supervise development and construction of a project

  • Understanding that work does not always cease due to inclement weather

 

Professional associations / Industry information

 

Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers Australia

http://www.apesma.com.au/

 

Engineers Australia

http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/

 

Master Builders Australia

http://www.masterbuilders.com.au/

 

National Engineering Registration Board

http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au

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