Tuesday, 17 November 2015

Alls of Civil Engineering

What does a civil engineering career look like and what attributes does a person need to possess to become successful in this field?

Civil engineering is a multi-faceted discipline, requiring keen minds to build, maintain and adapt infrastructure, these are the people who quite literally shape our world.
These men and women are tasked with coming up with solutions to complicated problems. They must keep infrastructure working effectively, as well as adapt it to manage with population growth, natural disasters and climate change.

Types of Civil Engineering Roles Within The Diverse Specialisms

1. Consultants: This type put their energies into design work and client liaison and so usually much  of their time is spent in the office or out meeting clients.
2. Contractors: This type usually spend their time on the work-site overseeing the actual construction of the project.


Civil Engineers Can Specialise As:
  • Chief civil engineers
  • Construction engineers
  • Municipal engineers
  • Structural engineers
  • Transport engineers
  • Water supply distribution eng

 

Essential Attributes of Successful Engineers 

  • Innovative and logical mind-set
  • Creativity
  • Versatility
  • Adept at problem solving
  • Capability to understand the big-picture
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with numerous other professionals

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