I am responsible for reviewing engineering and planning applications and specifications, working with residents, businesses, and developers to ensure that all documents meet the established Township engineering standards. The Township Engineer also designs and administers all public works construction projects related to roadway, grading and drainage improvements within the Township.
CAREER
Civil Engineers
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$88,050
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+6.9% (as fast as the average)
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Civil Engineers Do
Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems.
Other Job Titles Civil Engineers May Have
Civil Engineer, Design Engineer, Project Engineer, Structural Engineer
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
As the senior project engineer at the Delaware Memorial Bridge, I manage the design and construction of elements on the bridge, but I also manage the assets associated with the roadways, bridges, and ferry terminals that are connected to it.
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Direct engineering activities, ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, or other governmental regulations.
- Manage and direct the construction, operations, or maintenance activities at project site.
- Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
- Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors to determine design specifications.
- Plan and design transportation or hydraulic systems or structures, using computer-assisted design or drawing tools.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Civil Engineers
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Bachelor's degree (86%)
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-baccalaureate certificate
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Project Engineer
Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
Civil Engineering, General
Suggested Path
Bachelor
Civil Engineering Technologies/Techn...
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
Get certified! Being a certified professional engineer gives you financial advantages and ups your reputation in the field. Getting a certification in whatever field you are in gives you so many advantages.
You have to be persistent and self-motivated.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
High School Students
Project Engineer
You don't have to go to a four year college and get a degree to become a civil engineer. Go to a vocational school and get a construction management certification. Then work in the field and learn from those you work with and supplement that education with continued class room education. A college degree is not required to get a Professional Engineer license, it might take you longer to obtain, but you will get more value out of the additional years in the field.
College Students
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