GRADEMPIRE

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