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Civil Engineers

SOC 17-2051.00Job Zone 4 · Considerable Preparation

Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems.

Context coveredStructural, transportation, geotechnical, water/wastewater, and construction-engineering practice across public-sector, private design firms, and EPC contractors; EIT through P.E. through principal.

Sources:O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.SkillsCrosswalkSkillsCrosswalk — O*NET enrichment + adjacency index. Opens in new tab.
Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. AutoCAD and Civil 3D — produce plan-and-profile drawings under a senior engineer's review.
  2. Structural calculations from textbook formulas — perform on assigned components in standard load cases.
  3. Site visits and field measurements — collect accurately for a familiar project type.
  4. Permit drawings and submittal packages — assemble per agency checklists under EIT supervision.
  5. Engineering codes (IBC, AASHTO, ASCE 7) — locate relevant sections when prompted.
  6. Quantity take-offs from plans — produce for a defined scope under a senior's review.
  7. Construction submittals (shop drawings, material certs) — review for compliance with the design.
  8. Project documentation (RFIs, design changes, meeting minutes) — log accurately to the firm's standards.
  9. Survey data interpretation — read points, contours, and benchmarks correctly on routine sites.
  10. Engineering software (HEC-RAS, SAP2000) at intro level — operate to a tutorial on assigned tasks.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Single-discipline design (structural framing, drainage layout, intersection geometry) — produce stamped-ready drawings with a P.E.'s review.
  2. Construction submittals and RFIs — respond independently on routine project items.
  3. Quantity and cost estimates for a defined scope — produce credible numbers on standard projects.
  4. Building and infrastructure code interpretations — apply correctly to non-routine items with senior backstop.
  5. Site inspections during construction — perform and document on assigned phases.
  6. Permit applications and agency coordination — prepare and submit on a routine project.
  7. Subcontractor specifications and bid packages — draft for senior review.
  8. EITs and interns on assigned tasks — guide on technique and quality.
  9. Engineering software at production level — operate end-to-end on assigned scope (e.g. full structural model).
  10. Project schedules and milestones — track and flag slippage to the project engineer.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Multi-discipline coordination on mid-sized projects — own as project engineer or P.E. of record.
  2. Stamped engineering for non-routine designs — sign and seal within scope of practice.
  3. Client meetings and design presentations — lead with credibility on owned projects.
  4. Constructibility reviews with contractors — drive change-order resolutions on the engineering side.
  5. Specialty calculations (seismic, fatigue, scour, foundation settlement) — execute on complex projects.
  6. Younger engineers across the team — mentor on judgment, code, and client interactions.
  7. Permit negotiations and agency design exceptions — negotiate with reviewers on contested items.
  8. Design reviews of peers' work — provide substantive feedback in formal QA/QC sessions.
  9. Specialty software at expert level — train juniors and own complex modeling.
  10. Project profitability on owned engagements — manage to budget and schedule.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Multi-million-dollar projects — lead as project manager or principal-in-charge.
  2. Engineering practice and standards on a discipline — set, document, and uphold across the firm.
  3. Major client relationships at agency, owner, and developer level — steward across multi-year programs.
  4. Engineering business development — originate and close pursuits in a market segment.
  5. Engineering staff hiring and development — shape the practice's talent over multi-year horizons.
  6. Expert-witness or specialty consulting — provide on litigation, failures, or contested designs.
  7. Industry leadership (ASCE, ASHE, AWWA, etc.) — represent the firm and advance the profession.
  8. Multi-discipline programs (transportation packages, master plans) — direct across structural, geotech, water, and traffic teams.
  9. Engineering risk management — own the firm's professional-liability exposure on a portfolio.
  10. Engineering culture and practice — shape across the firm through standards, rituals, and quality programs.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

Sources:Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab.Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab.WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab.
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Authoritative source data identified for 998 occupations

How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. AI-assisted calculation setup — submits load, grade, or water flow parameters to an AI tool to generate initial computation drafts, then verifies each result against hand calculations before incorporating into design specifications Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  2. Regulatory text retrieval — queries an AI assistant to surface relevant environmental, safety, or governmental code sections, then cross-checks the cited passages against official publications before applying them to project decisions WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Hydraulic and structural computation support — delegates self-contained load, flow-rate, or stress-factor calculations to an AI assistant, retaining authorship of the design assumptions and boundary conditions that drive each computation Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Design narrative drafting — directs an AI tool to produce first-draft technical reports and specification sections, then edits for site-specific accuracy and professional sign-off Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  3. CAD prompt generation — instructs an AI assistant to translate design intent into geometry parameters or drawing annotations within computer-assisted design workflows, while the engineer controls all dimensional and safety decisions WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Multi-constraint design synthesis — orchestrates an AI assistant through iterative generation of transportation or hydraulic layout alternatives, evaluating each against grading, drainage, and regulatory constraints before selecting a scheme Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Construction progress analysis — feeds inspection notes and schedule data to an AI tool to identify conformance gaps and flag deviations from design specifications, then applies professional judgment to determine corrective action Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  3. Time-saving workflow integration — restructures engineering task sequences so that AI handles research compilation, unit conversions, and boilerplate documentation, achieving measurable reduction in routine cycle time across the project lifecycle Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  4. Stakeholder communication drafting — uses an AI assistant to convert dense technical findings into plain-language summaries for community or regulatory audiences, then reviews for accuracy and professional tone before distribution WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Advanced
  1. AI autonomy calibration — sets task-level autonomy boundaries across a project team, assigning AI tools higher independence on well-specified quantity take-offs and lower independence on safety-critical structural decisions, in line with the occupation's measured mid-range autonomy profile Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Augmentation strategy leadership — designs firm-wide protocols for human-AI collaboration on civil engineering projects, specifying handoff criteria, validation checkpoints, and liability ownership so that AI output never bypasses licensed-engineer review Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. Complex problem decomposition — breaks multi-discipline infrastructure challenges into AI-addressable subtasks and human-judgment subtasks, then integrates outputs into a coherent engineered solution that satisfies environmental, hydraulic, and structural requirements simultaneously Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
AEI usage
Task observations: 26
Augment share: 74.1%
Time saved: 50%
AI autonomy: 0.31
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Active Listening
Score: 42.2 / 100
Quadrant: Q2_ai_augmented
precision: exact
WEF cluster
Computational Thinking
computational_thinking
Sources:Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab.WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab.Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab.

Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication15 statements
Emerging
  1. Technical report drafting — produces basic engineering reports summarizing site conditions and preliminary findings using standard formats Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Stakeholder briefing — presents straightforward project status updates to supervisors using prepared notes and visual aids Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Blueprint notation — communicates design intent through labeled drawings and standard engineering symbols following team conventions O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Design specification communication — translates computed load, grade, and water flow calculations into written specifications accessible to contractors and inspectors Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-discipline coordination — conveys hydraulic or structural design constraints to architects, surveyors, and subcontractors through clear verbal and written exchanges Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Regulatory correspondence — drafts compliance documentation and permit applications communicating conformance with environmental and safety regulations to government agencies O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Site instruction delivery — communicates field directives to construction crews regarding reference points, grades, and elevations established during surveying activities O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Technical advisory communication — provides clear oral and written guidance to industrial and managerial personnel on design modifications, structural repairs, and program changes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Public-facing project presentation — presents transportation or hydraulic system designs to community stakeholders, translating engineering complexity into accessible terms Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Multi-audience report authorship — produces comprehensive engineering reports integrating survey data, topographic analysis, and design rationale for regulatory, client, and construction audiences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Active listening in site review — elicits field conditions and contractor concerns through structured site meetings, adjusting design guidance based on information gathered Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Executive-level technical briefing — leads high-stakes presentations to government bodies and executive clients synthesizing project risk, regulatory compliance status, and engineering trade-offs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Communication framework development — establishes project-wide communication protocols defining reporting cadence, documentation standards, and escalation pathways across engineering teams Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Mentored technical writing — coaches junior engineers in producing specification documents and compliance reports that meet regulatory and contractual requirements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Crisis communication leadership — directs clear, coordinated communication during structural incidents or safety events, ensuring accurate information flows to regulators, clients, and the public Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
2Leadership13 statements
Emerging
  1. Task ownership on survey crews — takes initiative in executing assigned surveying tasks, establishing reference points and elevations without requiring repeated direction Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Regulation awareness leadership — flags potential non-compliance with safety or environmental standards to senior engineers before issues escalate Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Site supervision — directs day-to-day construction activities at project sites, ensuring crews adhere to design specifications and safety standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Junior engineer guidance — assigns tasks and provides technical direction to entry-level engineers and technicians during design and inspection phases Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Project milestone accountability — accepts responsibility for on-time delivery of design packages, communicating schedule risks proactively to project managers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Project engineering leadership — manages and directs construction, operations, and maintenance activities across a project site, coordinating multiple trades and disciplines toward shared milestones Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Regulatory compliance leadership — directs engineering activities to ensure full conformance with environmental, safety, and governmental regulations, owning corrective action when gaps are identified Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Technical team development — mentors developing engineers through design review sessions, building team capability in structural analysis and hydraulic modeling Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Decision authority in design — makes final engineering judgments on material stress factors, load requirements, and design specifications under time and budget constraints O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Program-level engineering leadership — leads multi-project engineering programs, setting technical standards, resource allocation priorities, and strategic delivery frameworks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Organizational capability building — designs and champions professional development pathways for engineering staff, linking durable skill growth to project performance outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Regulatory strategy leadership — engages proactively with regulatory bodies to shape compliance frameworks affecting transportation, hydraulic, and structural infrastructure programs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Crisis response command — leads engineering response teams during structural failures or environmental incidents, directing assessment, remediation, and stakeholder communication Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition11 statements
Emerging
  1. Calculation self-checking — reviews own computation of load, grade, and water flow values against expected ranges before submitting for peer review Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Learning gap identification — recognizes personal knowledge limits in geologic or topographic data interpretation and seeks targeted resources or mentorship Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Design process reflection — evaluates own decision-making sequence after design iterations, identifying where assumptions about material stress or site conditions led to revision cycles Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Tool proficiency monitoring — tracks own competence with CAD and hydraulic modeling software, setting deliberate practice goals to close identified gaps Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Regulatory knowledge self-assessment — periodically audits own understanding of applicable codes and standards, updating knowledge when regulations change Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Project post-mortem analysis — leads structured reflection after project completion to identify where personal engineering judgments were accurate or flawed, informing future practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Cognitive load management on complex sites — monitors own analytical capacity during multi-variable site inspections, deploying checklists and structured protocols to compensate for attention limits Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Adaptive study strategy — adjusts approach to mastering new engineering domains (e.g., geotechnical, coastal) based on self-assessed learning patterns and past successful strategies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Metacognitive modeling for teams — explicitly demonstrates reflective engineering practice during design reviews, teaching junior engineers to monitor their own reasoning processes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Systemic bias identification — identifies recurring cognitive blind spots in own and team's design assumptions (e.g., conservative vs. optimistic load estimates) and establishes structural checks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Knowledge evolution planning — develops personal and team-level learning roadmaps anticipating emerging engineering domains such as climate-resilient infrastructure and advanced materials Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking13 statements
Emerging
  1. Data discrepancy identification — flags inconsistencies between survey reports, maps, and aerial photography during initial topographic data review Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Code applicability assessment — identifies which safety and environmental regulations apply to a given project type based on scope and jurisdiction Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Structural assumption evaluation — examines underlying assumptions in load and grade computations, testing sensitivity of design outcomes to variable changes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Site inspection evidence analysis — distinguishes between conformance and non-conformance with design specifications during site visits, using objective evidence rather than visual impression alone Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Geologic data interpretation — evaluates competing interpretations of topographic and geologic survey data to inform foundation and drainage design decisions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Multi-criteria design trade-off analysis — evaluates transportation or hydraulic system design alternatives across cost, safety, environmental impact, and constructability criteria to reach defensible recommendations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Failure mode reasoning — systematically identifies potential failure mechanisms in structural or hydraulic designs, applying physics and materials knowledge to assess risk severity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Regulatory conflict resolution — analyzes situations where safety, environmental, and project requirements conflict, developing reasoned engineering positions that satisfy competing obligations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Complex problem decomposition — breaks multi-variable infrastructure problems into tractable sub-problems, sequencing analysis to build toward an integrated solution Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Systems-level critical analysis — evaluates second- and third-order consequences of infrastructure design choices on adjacent systems (hydrology, traffic, ecology, utilities) Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Evidence standard setting — establishes project-wide standards for what constitutes sufficient evidence before design decisions are finalized, reducing costly late-stage revisions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Peer design challenge — leads structured technical review sessions that rigorously challenge assumptions in others' designs, elevating overall project quality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Precedent and innovation balance — critically evaluates when established engineering precedent is sufficient versus when novel conditions demand new analytical approaches Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration12 statements
Emerging
  1. Survey team participation — contributes assigned tasks within surveying crews to establish reference points and elevations, coordinating handoffs with adjacent team members Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-functional information sharing — shares relevant site observations and data with engineers and inspectors from adjacent disciplines during project kickoff phases Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Multidisciplinary design coordination — collaborates with architects, environmental scientists, and geotechnical engineers to integrate disciplinary requirements into unified infrastructure designs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Contractor relationship management — works constructively with construction contractors to resolve design interpretation conflicts and field condition deviations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Conflict navigation in design teams — facilitates productive resolution of technical disagreements between structural and civil engineering team members Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Integrated project team leadership — coordinates the work of surveyors, drafters, environmental consultants, and specialty engineers toward shared project milestones and quality standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Client-engineer collaboration — partners with client representatives to clarify project requirements, surface constraints, and align on design modification decisions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Regulatory agency collaboration — works cooperatively with government inspectors and permitting agencies to address compliance findings and expedite approvals Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Construction phase collaboration — maintains active collaborative relationships with site superintendents and subcontractors, resolving technical issues as they emerge during construction O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Cross-organizational partnership leadership — leads collaborative structures across owner, design, construction, and regulatory organizations on large infrastructure programs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Collaborative culture building — establishes team norms that value diverse technical perspectives and psychological safety during design reviews and risk assessments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Public-private collaboration facilitation — bridges technical and political stakeholder groups in collaborative planning processes for major transportation or water infrastructure projects Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
6Character12 statements
Emerging
  1. Professional documentation integrity — records field measurements, inspection findings, and calculation results accurately without omission or alteration Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Safety standard adherence — follows all site safety protocols and reports observed hazards regardless of schedule pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Regulatory compliance accountability — accepts personal responsibility for ensuring engineering activities under one's scope comply with applicable environmental and safety regulations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Honest technical reporting — communicates unfavorable inspection findings and design deficiencies to clients and supervisors without minimization or delay Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Conflict of interest avoidance — identifies and discloses situations where personal interests could compromise objectivity in design or inspection decisions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Ethical design practice — applies engineering ethics standards when design decisions involve public safety trade-offs, prioritizing life safety over cost or schedule optimization Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Accountability in project outcomes — accepts ownership of engineering errors, communicates them transparently, and leads corrective action without deflecting responsibility Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Contractor relationship integrity — maintains consistent, fair professional standards in contractor oversight, resisting pressure to approve non-compliant work Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Confidentiality stewardship — protects proprietary client design information and sensitive project data in all professional interactions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Ethical leadership modeling — establishes and enforces a professional culture of engineering integrity across project teams, addressing ethical lapses directly and constructively Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Public interest advocacy — raises engineering safety concerns to appropriate authorities when project decisions pose unacceptable public risk, even under organizational pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Professional standards contribution — contributes to industry ethics discussions, code development, or professional engineering association governance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity11 statements
Emerging
  1. Alternative layout exploration — generates multiple preliminary site layout or drainage routing options before converging on a design direction Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. CAD experimentation — uses CAD tools to rapidly sketch alternative structural configurations and evaluate feasibility before detailed computation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Innovative material application — proposes use of emerging or non-standard construction materials where they offer structural, environmental, or cost advantages Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Adaptive design under constraints — develops creative engineering solutions when standard approaches are precluded by site geology, environmental restrictions, or budget limits Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-domain solution transfer — applies hydraulic engineering principles creatively to solve stormwater management problems in urban contexts where conventional infrastructure is infeasible Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Novel infrastructure design — leads design of transportation or hydraulic systems incorporating creative geometric, structural, or materials solutions that improve performance over precedent designs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Problem reframing — redefines infrastructure design problems to reveal solution spaces that were invisible under original framing (e.g., green infrastructure replacing gray infrastructure) Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Creative regulatory navigation — devises innovative compliance strategies that satisfy regulatory intent while enabling design approaches not explicitly anticipated by existing codes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Innovation program leadership — establishes structured processes within engineering teams for identifying, piloting, and scaling creative design and construction approaches Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-industry design synthesis — imports design principles from aerospace, marine, or biomimetic engineering to solve persistent challenges in civil infrastructure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Research and development leadership — directs applied R&D initiatives exploring novel structural systems, sustainable materials, or computational design methods for infrastructure applications Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset11 statements
Emerging
  1. Feedback receptivity on calculations — accepts correction of computational errors from senior engineers, revising work and identifying the source of misunderstanding Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. New technology engagement — attempts to learn unfamiliar CAD or hydraulic modeling software rather than defaulting to familiar but less capable tools Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Setback persistence in design iteration — maintains productive effort through multiple design revision cycles driven by regulatory feedback or constructability issues Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Continuing education commitment — pursues professional development in emerging areas such as climate-resilient design, advanced geotechnical methods, or BIM integration Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-discipline learning — seeks to understand adjacent disciplines (environmental engineering, architecture, urban planning) to improve collaborative effectiveness and design integration Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Challenge-seeking project selection — actively pursues assignments involving unfamiliar structure types, regulatory environments, or geographic conditions to accelerate professional growth Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Failure analysis for learning — treats structural design failures or project post-mortems as primary learning opportunities, extracting transferable principles for future practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Peer feedback integration — systematically incorporates critique from design reviews and peer checks into improved analytical approaches and documentation practices Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Learning culture cultivation — creates engineering team environments where experimentation, honest failure reporting, and iterative improvement are recognized and rewarded Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Industry knowledge frontier engagement — actively engages with emerging research in structural engineering, hydrology, and materials science, translating findings into practice updates Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Growth mindset mentorship — coaches early-career engineers to reinterpret setbacks as diagnostic information, modeling persistence and curiosity through own professional conduct Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness11 statements
Emerging
  1. Site hazard attentiveness — maintains focused situational awareness during site inspections, observing safety and conformance conditions without distraction Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Calculation deliberateness — approaches load and stress computations with intentional attention, verifying inputs before executing multi-step analyses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Stakeholder emotion recognition — notices and responds appropriately to frustration or concern from clients and contractors during project meetings, adjusting communication approach in real time Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Meeting attention management — maintains active listening discipline during extended technical briefings and design reviews, tracking key decisions and action items Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Stress response regulation — manages personal stress response during schedule or budget crises, maintaining analytical quality and professional conduct under pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Inspection presence — conducts site inspections with full attentional focus, resisting task-switching pressure from communications and administrative demands during field visits Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Emotionally regulated client interaction — manages own emotional responses during difficult client conversations about project delays, cost overruns, or design deficiencies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Intentional decision pacing — recognizes when time pressure is degrading engineering judgment quality and advocates for appropriate deliberation time before consequential decisions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Team mindfulness modeling — demonstrates and teaches attentional regulation practices to engineering teams operating under sustained project pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Systemic attention design — structures project workflows and meeting formats to protect deep analytical work time from fragmentation, improving team-wide decision quality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Reflective leadership practice — maintains a consistent personal reflection discipline that surfaces recurring attentional and emotional patterns, informing continuous leadership development Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude12 statements
Emerging
  1. Regulatory hurdle persistence — continues pursuing permit approvals and compliance clearances through extended review processes without abandoning design intent prematurely Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Difficult site condition endurance — maintains professional effectiveness and safety awareness when working in physically demanding or hazardous site environments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Design iteration resilience — sustains productive engineering effort through repeated design rejections or major scope changes without loss of quality or commitment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Ambiguous data navigation — proceeds with reasoned engineering analysis when survey data or geologic reports are incomplete, making explicit assumptions and flagging uncertainty Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Difficult conversation courage — raises safety or compliance concerns with clients or supervisors even when doing so creates professional friction Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Project crisis management — maintains clear engineering judgment and decisive action during site emergencies, structural incidents, or regulatory enforcement events Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Long-duration project commitment — sustains high-quality engineering performance across multi-year infrastructure projects, maintaining rigor through late-phase fatigue Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Uncertainty tolerance in novel conditions — proceeds with informed design decisions in geologically or hydrologically unprecedented site conditions, accepting residual uncertainty responsibly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Organizational resistance navigation — pursues correct engineering approaches in the face of organizational pressure to compromise safety or regulatory standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Resilience under catastrophic project failure — leads engineering teams through major structural failures or project collapses, maintaining professional integrity, directing honest assessment, and rebuilding capability Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Sustained adversity leadership — maintains team morale and technical quality through prolonged project adversity (litigation, regulatory dispute, catastrophic site conditions), modeling fortitude for the organization Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Courageous public interest action — takes professional risk to advocate for public safety when engineering evidence conflicts with client, organizational, or political preferences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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O*NET skills
Active ListeningMathematicsCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingReading ComprehensionSpeakingScienceSystems AnalysisTime ManagementOperations AnalysisJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoringWritingActive LearningSystems EvaluationCoordinationPersuasionNegotiationInstructingService OrientationSocial PerceptivenessManagement of Personnel Resources
Knowledge domains
DesignEngineering and TechnologyBuilding and ConstructionMathematicsEnglish LanguagePhysicsAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServiceLaw and GovernmentPublic Safety and SecurityComputers and ElectronicsTransportation
Abilities
Problem SensitivityInductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInformation OrderingMathematical ReasoningVisualization
Work styles
DependabilityAttention to DetailCautiousnessIntegrityIntellectual CuriosityAchievement Orientation
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Document management softwareFile versioning softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDevelopment environment softwareMap creation softwareOffice suite softwareProject management softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareElectronic mail software
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  1. Direct engineering activities, ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, or other governmental regulations.
  2. Manage and direct the construction, operations, or maintenance activities at project site.
  3. Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
  4. Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors to determine design specifications.
  5. Plan and design transportation or hydraulic systems or structures, using computer-assisted design or drawing tools.
  6. Provide technical advice to industrial or managerial personnel regarding design, construction, program modifications, or structural repairs.
  7. Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, or other topographical or geologic data.
  8. Direct or participate in surveying to lay out installations or establish reference points, grades, or elevations to guide construction.
CIP education codes
14.080114.080214.080314.080414.080514.089914.3301

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