Civil Engineer


Also known as: Construction Engineer, Engineer (Civil), Municipal Engineer

A civil engineer plans, designs and supervises the construction, operation and maintenance of roads, bridges, dams, ports, docks, building structures and other facilities required by the minerals and energy industry.

Duties

  • investigate sites to determine suitable foundations;
  • research and advise of best engineering solutions on site;
  • produce detailed designs and documentation for construction of a project;
  • organise delivery of materials, plant and equipment to site;
  • establish detailed programs for the coordination of site activities;
  • prepare engineering calculations required for project design;
  • supervise the testing and commissioning of completed works;
  • analyse and interpret reports on loadings, materials etc;
  • analyse risks associated with natural phenomena (eg earthquake, flood etc);
  • arrange for geological and geophysical investigations

Skills Required

  • able to identify, analyse and solve problems
  • good oral and written communication skills
  • aptitude for computing and design
  • practical and creative
  • able to work without supervision
  • able to work as part of a team
  • able to accept responsibility
  • willing to contribute and adhere to the safety requirements of the operation.

Salary

$85 000 - $140 000

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