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Structural Engineer
Structural Engineer
CIVIL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONALS design, plan, organise and oversee the construction of civil engineering
projects such as dams, bridges, pipelines, gas and water supply schemes, sewerage systems, roads, airports and
other structures; analyse the likely behaviour of soil and rock when placed under pressure by proposed
structures and design structural foundations; analyse the statical properties of all types of structures and test
the behaviour and durability of materials used in their construction; plan and develop transportation systems;
and estimate and monitor the construction costs of projects.
Tasks Include:
determining construction methods, materials and quality standards, and drafting and interpreting
specifications, drawings, plans, construction methods and procedures
organising and directing site labour and the delivery of construction materials, plant and equipment, and
establishing detailed programs for the coordination of site activities
obtaining soil and rock samples at different depths across sites and testing samples to determine strength,
compressibility and other factors that affect the behaviour of soil and rock when a structure is imposed and
determining the safe loading for the soil
studying architectural and engineering drawings and specifications to estimate total costs, and preparing
detailed cost plans and estimates as tools to assist in budgetary control
monitoring changes to designs, assessing effects on cost, and measuring, valuing and negotiating variations
to designs
analysing structural systems for both static and dynamic loads
designing structures to ensure they do not collapse, bend, twist or vibrate in undesirable ways
assessing present and future travel flow patterns taking into account population increase and needs change
designing the physical aspects of transportation systems such as highways, railroads, urban transit, air
transportation, logistical supply systems and their terminals
Occupations:
233211 Civil Engineer
233212 Geotechnical Engineer
233213 Quantity Surveyor
233214 Structural Engineer
233215 Transport Engineer
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Plans, designs, organises and oversees the construction and operation of dams, bridges, pipelines, gas and
water supply schemes, sewerage systems, airports and other civil engineering projects. Registration or licensing
may be required.
Skill Level: 1
Specialisations:
Airfield Engineer Officer (Air Force)
Hydraulics Engineer
Skill Level: 1
Estimates and monitors construction costs from the project feasibility stage, through tender preparation, to the
construction period and beyond. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level: 1
Skill Level: 1
Skill Level: 1
Specialisation:
Roading Engineer (NZ)
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