Civil engineer, Kaipūhanga metarahi
Also known as
- Structural engineer, transport engineer, seismic engineer, geotechnical engineer, roading engineer, dam engineer, water engineer, construction engineer
Civil engineers oversee the design, construction and maintenance of large structures like buildings, dams, bridges, roads and sewerage systems and irrigation projects.
2:18 mins
Your pay could be
$61K
Lower
$79K to $149K
Most common
$200K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Civil engineers
- usually work regular business hours but may work evenings and weekends
- usually work in offices and at outdoor work sites
- may work in hazardous conditions
- need to be accurate, safety conscious and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- plan and design structures, roads and buildings
- consult with clients and professionals
- make sure construction sites are suitable
- ensure structures can manage loads
- supervise construction sites
- prepare reports and drawings
- assess environmental impacts of projects
- prepare cost estimates for projects
- estimate project budgets
- get plans approved and permits issued
You need a qualification to become a civil engineer and experience may be useful.
You need
- a bachelor's degree in civil engineering
You may need
- experience in civil engineering
- to be registered as a Chartered Professional Engineer with Engineering New Zealand
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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