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RECRUITMENT ADVICE & SERVICES
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.
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Starting salary:$63,500 P/A
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Senior salary:$110,000 P/A
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Average salary:$80,000 P/Ar
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Employment level:43,500 as of November 2012 (Projected employment levels in 2017 of 44,100)
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Average weekly hours:Average weekly hours worked for a full time Civil Engineering Professional is 43.7 hours
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Employment by region:The top three regions for employment as a Civil Engineering Professional include:
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QLD: 27.1%
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SW: 27.0%
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VIC: 23.8%
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Duties and tasks
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Arrange for timely delivery of materials needed for the project
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Coordinate project construction
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Create a complete and accurate estimate of project costs
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Create designs and complex plans for projects
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Design all projects with logistics and aesthetics in mind
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Determine the best materials and methods for the individual project
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Ensure structural design is safe and up to code
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Ensure that quality standards and specifications are met
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Monitor any and all project changes and update the cost estimation
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Obtain and have soil and rock analyzed prior to project development
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Oversee all labourers at the job site
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Supervise and coordinate construction
Skills required
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Ability to analyze problems and create viable solutions
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Ability to delegate responsibilities well
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Ability to manage time wisely and estimate time needed for project
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Ability to stand for long periods of time
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Approach problems logically and without bias
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Good Math skills
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Good communication skills
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Knows the importance of sticking to budget and deadlines
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Safety consciousness
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Supervise development and construction of a project
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Understanding that work does not always cease due to inclement weather
Professional associations / Industry information
Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers Australia
Engineers Australia
http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/
Master Builders Australia
http://www.masterbuilders.com.au/
National Engineering Registration Board



