Duties of Civil Engineers

Among the oldest and core branches of engineering, civil engineering is definitely one of them. A civil engineer may need to work at odd hours. But if you are really interested in creating something and hold a civil engineering degree, a civil engineering job is going to give you satisfaction in your pursuit of creation. While a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering can get you a job in a civil engineering company, in these days of tough competition and rat race; a master’s degree in civil engineering will stand you in good stead.  

Let us have a look at the duties performed by a civil engineer:

·         Investigation of Construction Site;

·         Design Development;

·         Incorporation of Creativity and Logic in Design Development;

·         Labor Management;

·         Risk Management;

·         Safety Management;

·         Personnel Management;

·         Deadline Management;

·         Risk Analysis;

·         Equipment and Budget Management;

·         Purchase of Equipments;

·         Technical Study; and

·         Feasibility Study.

These are the duties involved in civil engineering jobs.  

A civil engineer investigates the sites of construction paying attention to every detail. He should understand the architectural design and drafting before the beginning of any project.  Feasibility and technicalities of any project need utmost consideration. And this consideration is done by a civil engineer. In any architectural and construction project there are certain aspects that need taking risks and the risk management is the responsibility of civil engineers. He also supervises the purchase and management of equipments after determining a budget. He explains the labors the fine details of the project so that they can work in order within the deadline.