Civil engineers conduct research, advise on, design, and direct construction; manage the operation and maintenance of civil engineering structures; or study and advise on technological aspects of particular materials.
Skill level:
Highly skilled
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- The majority of Civil engineers earn a salary between $4,439 and $8,549 per month in 2024.
- A monthly wage for entry-level Civil engineers ranges from $4,439 to $8,222.
- After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between $4,841 and $8,511 per month.
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- A Geotechnical Engineer earned minimum $130,000.00 and maximum $170,000.00 per year in 2022.
- A Structural Engineer earned minimum $110,000.00 and maximum $175,000.00 per year in 2022.
- A Civil Engineer earned minimum $110,000.00 and maximum $175,000.00 per year in 2022.
Job Responsibilities
- Conducting research and developing new or improved theories and methods related to civil engineering
- Advising on and designing structures such as bridges, dams, docks, roads, airports, railways, canals, pipelines, waste-disposal and flood-control systems, and industrial and other large buildings
- Determining and specifying construction methods, materials and quality standards, and directing construction work
- Establishing control systems to ensure efficient functioning of structures as well as safety and environmental protection
- Organising and directing maintenance and repair of existing civil engineering structures
- Analyzing the behaviour of soil and rock when placed under pressure by proposed structures and designing structural foundations
- Analyzing the stability of structures and testing the behaviour and durability of materials used in their construction
