What's makes this article useful to read is the possibility given to a person without any, or with not much knowledge about the jobs of civil engineer and civil engineering technician to gain information about these jobs. It's a no less detailed exploration of the civil engineering field which get into the tasks realized, the project phases, the skills, qualifications and degrees required, the wages earned and the details about the duration and development of careers. The article is then for anyone who searches for a future job in engineering, try to fulfill a dream, a passion or just an interest in engineering or civil engineering with two ways forward which are being an engineer or a technician.
As a civil engineer or a civil engineering technician, you are a professional worker in a vital branch of engineering. By a "systematic and scientific approach" has to plan, design, construct, assess the performance, and insure the maintenance of a large range of infrastructure. This includes be roads, private and public buildings, sewer system, aqueducts, bridges, dame, and others. Your principal task is "to drive societal advancement through carefully planned and safe infrastructures". You therefore serve as a lever for advancement at your level.
Before discussing the general tasks realized by the civil engineers and civil engineering technicians, I want to clarify the reason for including the job of civil engineering technician in this article. Two of the sources used for the redaction of this article originate from American universities. Only in USA, the job of civil engineering technician doesn't exit ; then the specific tasks of a civil engineering technician are realized by engineers. This differs from the rest of world, as demonstrated by Brighton College located in England, cited in the sources, through his article. Through three different phases that are the preconstruction planning, implementation, and infrastructure maintenance, these workers drive different project in the cases of the new construction. In the cases of ancient construction they have to realize inspections to insure of the safety of infrastructure or determine the need for reconstruction. During these phases, the engineer and the technician must work collaboratively to successfully complete the project. The technician serves as the engineer's eyes on the ground and is responsible for implementing the design plans to base on the discussions held with the engineer. Meanwhile, the engineer acts as the supervisor of the technician. Thus, the engineer plays a crucial role in the overall supervision of the projects.
The tasks they share on a daily basis are the analysis of data, the preparation of detailed reports, the review of plans, the coordination of the construction but differently, the inspection of infrastructure to ensure compliance with design specifications and safety standards, and others. More specifically, the technician will spend more time on the construction site and will be responsible for producing the design drawings after the calculations are completed by the engineer, who he will assist. The engineer, assisted by the technician, will handle the assessment of needs, staffing, construction techniques, organization, and the funds required for the project.
The work is done in various environments including outdoor construction sites as well as indoor offices. The construction sites are also diverse and depend on the type of construction project. It can be a bridge, a dam, an excavation trench for the installation of a new aqueduct, and others.
To become a civil engineer, you must complete a bachelor’s degree from a school accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. In Quebec, you have to complete the bachelor's degree and join the OIQ (Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec) by a professional engineer examination with the sponsorship of experiment engineer during your first two years as a junior engineer. The OIQ is the same as the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) in the article provide by Princeton University. To become a civil engineering technician, you must complete a degree of two or three years depending on the place.
According to the article from the University of North Dakota, here are the salaries of civil engineers by industries : Federal government: $103,170 Local government: $101,460 State government: $87,010 Engineering services: $86,440 Nonresidential building construction: $78,420
In civil engineering you need to develop diverse range of strong technical skills. Additionally, it essential to cultivate various soft skills for effectively applying your technical expertise in the workplace. These skills are : Effective teamwork Communication skills Critical thinking and problem-solving Time management skills Leadership qualities
The only danger of being a civil engineer or a civil engineering technician is the safety on the construction site, as incidents occur. However, today, with technological advancements, we have significantly reduced incidents on construction sites.
The chances are slim. It is true that some buildings are now made using giant 3D printers to test this new technology. However, the need to create jobs for everyone remains and will prevent technology to turn this way.
According to a study by the Government of Canada, the average retirement age is estimated to be 66 years old for the civil engineers. The link to the article is in the section "More by this author" in the space for link to the introduction.
In conclusion, civil engineering is a field of innovation that welcome all those who are curious and passionate about construction advancement. Don't hesitate to explore this field if it interests you.
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