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Civil engineers conduct research and advise on, design, and
direct construction, and manage the operation and maintenance
of civil engineering structures, or study and advise on
technological aspects of particular materials.
Tasks include:
(a) conducting research and developing new or improved theories
and methods related to civil engineering;
(b) 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;
(c) determining and specifying construction methods, materials
and quality standards, and directing construction work;
(d) establishing control systems to ensure efficient
functioning of structures as well as safety and
environmental protection;
(e) locating and correcting malfunctions;
(f) organising and directing maintenance and repair of existing
structures;
(g) studying and advising on technological aspects of
particular materials;
(h) maintaining technical liaison and consultancy with other
relevant specialists;
(i) preparing scientific papers and reports;
(j) performing related tasks;
(k) supervising other workers.
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Engineer, civil
- Engineer, civil/aerodrome construction
- Engineer, civil/bridge construction
- Engineer, civil/building construction
- Engineer, civil/highway and street construction
- Technologist, building materials
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