Civil Engineering

Civil engineers plan, design, construct, operate and maintain roads, bridges, dams, water supply schemes, sewerage systems, transportation systems, harbours, canals, dockyards, airports, railways, factories and large buildings.  They may perform some of the following tasks*:

• investigate sites to work out the most suitable foundation for a proposed construction 
• research and advise on the best engineering solution to meet a client's needs and budget 
• produce detailed designs and documentation for the construction and implementation of civil engineering projects 
• organise the delivery of materials, plant machinery and equipment needed for the construction project and supervise labour 
• analyse and interpret reports on loading, labour, productivity, quality, materials and performance 
• analyse risks associated with natural disasters including wind, earthquake, fire and floods, and design structures and services to meet appropriate standards 
• arrange for geological and geophysical investigations and carry out feasibility studies

* Good Universities Guide - Civil Engineering