JOB DESCRIPTION
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.
OTHER JOB TITLES
City Engineer, Civil Engineer, County Engineer, Design Engineer, Project Engineer, Railroad Design Consultant, Structural Engineer
JOB TASKS
ANNUAL SALARY
- Workers on average earn $43.80/hr. – $91,100.
- Projected Growth (2019-2029) Slower than average (1-2%)
- Projected job openings (2019-2029) 22,900
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree or higher
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