Civil Engineers

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.

Tasks Include:

Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors to determine design specifications.
Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
Direct or participate in surveying to lay out installations or establish reference points, grades, or elevations to guide construction.
Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility.
Prepare or present public reports on topics such as bid proposals, deeds, environmental impact statements, or property and right-of-way descriptions.
Test soils or materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel.
Conduct studies of traffic patterns or environmental conditions to identify engineering problems and assess potential project impact.
Design energy-efficient or environmentally sound civil structures.

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Projections Quick View:

Virginia: +5.0%

National: +6.5%

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job Zone:

Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Income Range:

Highest ($50,000 and up)

Median Earnings:

National

$95,890.00

State

$87,830.00

Regional

Civil Engineers

Description

Career Cluster:

Architecture & Construction

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Civil Engineers

Education

Required Level of Education

Bachelor's Degree = 85.71%
Master's Degree = 9.52%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master. = 4.76%

Related Work Experience

Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 28.57%
None = 23.81%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 23.81%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 14.29%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 4.76%
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years = 4.76%

On-Site or In-Plant Training

None = 42.86%
Up to and including 1 month = 19.05%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 9.52%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 9.52%
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 9.52%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 4.76%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 4.76%

On-the-Job Training

Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 19.05%
None or short demonstration = 14.29%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 14.29%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 14.29%
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 14.29%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 9.52%
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 4.76%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 4.76%
Over 10 years = 4.76%

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Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors to determine design specifications.
Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
Direct or participate in surveying to lay out installations or establish reference points, grades, or elevations to guide construction.
Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility.
Prepare or present public reports on topics such as bid proposals, deeds, environmental impact statements, or property and right-of-way descriptions.
Design energy-efficient or environmentally sound civil structures.
Direct engineering activities, ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, or other governmental regulations.
Provide technical advice to industrial or managerial personnel regarding design, construction, program modifications, or structural repairs.
Manage and direct the construction, operations, or maintenance activities at project site.
Plan and design transportation or hydraulic systems or structures, using computer-assisted design or drawing tools.
Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, or other topographical or geologic data.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

Test soils or materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel.
Conduct studies of traffic patterns or environmental conditions to identify engineering problems and assess potential project impact.
Design or engineer systems to efficiently dispose of chemical, biological, or other toxic wastes.
Develop or implement engineering solutions to clean up industrial accidents or other contaminated sites.
Identify environmental risks and develop risk management strategies for civil engineering projects.

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Civil Engineers

Tools and Technology

Tools Include:

Anemometers
Photocopiers (Blueprint copiers)
Compasses
Desktop computers
Digital cameras
Compasses (Dividers)
Scales (Drafting scales)
Triangles (Drafting triangles)
Distance meters (Electronic distance measuring devices)
Global positioning system receivers (Global positioning system GPS devices)
Levels (Laser levels)
Tape measures (Measuring tapes)
Microfiche or microfilm viewers (Microfilm readers)
Map measurers (Planimeters)
Levels (Precision levels)
Protractors
Speed sensors (Radar guns)
Distance meters (Rhodes arcs)
Scales (Rolling scales)
Rulers (Steel rules)
Measuring rods (Surveying rods)
Measuring wheels for distance (Surveying wheels)
Theodolites
Thickness measuring devices (Thickness gauges)
Theodolites (Total stations)
Electronic counters (Traffic counters)
Level sensors or transmitters (Transit levels)
Two way radios

Technologies Include:

Analytical or scientific software

Trimble Geomatics Office
WinTR-55
Hydraulic modeling software
Hydraulic analysis software
HEC-1
HEC-HMS

Calendar and scheduling software

Scheduling software

Computer aided design CAD software

Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
Autodesk AutoCAD software
Autodesk Land Desktop
Bentley Haestad Methods CivilStorm
Bentley InRoads Site
Bentley MicroStation
Bridge design software
Stormwater hydrology software
HydroCAD Software Solutions HydroCAD Stormwater Modeling System
Mathsoft Mathcad
Research Engineers International STAAD.Pro
Eagle Point Site Design
Road design software
Trimble Terramodel
GT STRUDL

Data base user interface and query software

Data entry software
Microsoft Access

Development environment software

Formula translation/translator FORTRAN

Electronic mail software

Email software
Microsoft Outlook

Graphics or photo imaging software

Graphics software

Internet browser software

Microsoft Internet Explorer
Web browser software

Map creation software

Cartography software
ESRI ArcInfo
Geographic information system GIS software
Intergraph MGE
ESRI ArcView

Office suite software

Microsoft Office software

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPoint

Project management software

Cost estimating software
Microsoft Project
The Gordian Group PROGEN Online

Spreadsheet software

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel

Word processing software

Corel WordPerfect software
Microsoft Word

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Civil Engineers

Special Requirements

If your work as an engineer affects public health, safety, or property, you must register with the state. To become licensed as a professional engineer in Virginia, applicants must meet the following requirements:

EIT (Engineer-in-Training) EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must meet one of the following:

   •   Graduate of approved curriculum of 4 years or more OR Graduate of non-approved curriculum + 2 years of experience
   •   Must be enrolled in an ABET accredited curriculum and within 12 months of degree.
   •   Graduated from a non-approved engineering technology curriculum + 6 years of experience
   •   Graduated with an undergraduate degree from an institution without an approved curriculum and obtained a graduate degree from an institution with an approved curriculum

LICENSURE FOR ENGINEERS:

Step 1:

Graduation

The first step is graduating from an ABET-accredited engineering program at a college or university.

Step 2:

FE Exam

The first exam in the licensure process is the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE). This exam is offered in April and October every year. Most students take the exam right before graduation or soon after while the technical information they've studied is still fresh in their minds.

Step 3:

Work Experience

Many jurisdictions have specific requirements about the type of experience you need to gain. Most require that you gain experience under the supervision of someone who is already licensed, and that your experience involve increasing levels of responsibility. Once you begin work, contact your licensing board to find out what experience is needed and talk with professional engineers in your company to find out how you can gain this experience.

Step 4:

PE Exam

Once you have gained the appropriate experience, you can take the second exam in the licensure process, the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE). This exam is given in a variety of engineering disciplines. Most disciplines are offered in both April and October, but some are offered only in October.

After completing all the steps in the engineering licensure process—education, experience, and examinations—you are eligible for licensure by your licensing board.

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

   •   Must have a bachelor’s degree from an approved curriculum + 4 years of professional experience as an EIT OR Graduate of non-approved curriculum + 6 years of professional experience as an EIT
   •   Graduated from a non-approved engineering technology curriculum of four years or more + 10 years experience
   •   Graduate from an accredited undergraduate engineering degree and a doctorate degree in engineering from an institution with an accredited undergraduate program + 4 years of experience
   •   Graduated from an engineering , engineering technology or related science curriculum of four years or more + 20 years

EXAM:

   •   The Principles and Practice of Engineering Exam
   •   Must provide 3 references from licensed professional engineers

LICENSE RENEWAL: The Professional Engineer license must be renewed every two years.

Required Fees:

· Exam: $250 for Principles And Practice Exam; $140 for Fundamentals Of Engineering Exam (can vary by state)

· Renewal: $30

· Application: $40 (For Principles And Practice Exam); $20 (For Fundamentals Of Engineering Exam)

· Comity $ 40

· PE Exam rescore $ 25

· FE/PE out of state proctor $ 30

· Dishonored check $ 25

The examination fee shall consist of the administration expenses of the department resulting from the board’s examination procedures and contract charges.

For More Information, Contact:

Virginia Department Of Professional And Occupational Regulation
Board For Architects / Prof. Engineers / Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers, And Landscape Architects
3600 West Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23230-4917
Phone: 804.367.8512
TTY: 804.367.9753
Fax: 804.367.2475
http://www.state.va.us/dpor/indexie.html

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Civil Engineers

Additional Resources

Further information about civil engineers can be obtained from:

American Society of Civil Engineers
1801 Alexander Bell Dr.
Reston, VA 20191-4400
http://www.asce.org

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Civil Engineers

Knowledge

%	Subject	Description
92.50	Design	Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
91.75	Engineering and Technology	Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
88.25	Building and Construction	Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
87.00	Mathematics	Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
75.00	English Language	Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
67.75	Physics	Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
65.50	Administration and Management	Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
60.75	Customer and Personal Service	Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
56.00	Public Safety and Security	Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
56.00	Law and Government	Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
53.50	Computers and Electronics	Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
51.25	Transportation	Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

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Skills

%	Subject	Description
75.00	Active Listening	Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
72.00	Reading Comprehension	Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
72.00	Speaking	Talking to others to convey information effectively.
72.00	Mathematics	Using mathematics to solve problems.
72.00	Critical Thinking	Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
72.00	Complex Problem Solving	Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
68.75	Systems Analysis	Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
68.75	Science	Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
68.75	Time Management	Managing one's own time and the time of others.
65.50	Operations Analysis	Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
59.50	Judgment and Decision Making	Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
56.25	Writing	Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
56.25	Active Learning	Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
56.25	Monitoring	Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
53.00	Coordination	Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
53.00	Systems Evaluation	Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
50.00	Social Perceptiveness	Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
50.00	Persuasion	Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
50.00	Negotiation	Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
50.00	Service Orientation	Actively looking for ways to help people.
50.00	Instructing	Teaching others how to do something.
50.00	Management of Personnel Resources	Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

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Abilities

%	Subject	Description
75.00	Oral Comprehension	The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
75.00	Written Comprehension	The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
75.00	Oral Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
75.00	Written Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
75.00	Problem Sensitivity	The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
75.00	Deductive Reasoning	The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
75.00	Inductive Reasoning	The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
72.00	Information Ordering	The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
72.00	Mathematical Reasoning	The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
68.75	Fluency of Ideas	The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
68.75	Category Flexibility	The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
68.75	Number Facility	The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
68.75	Visualization	The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
68.75	Near Vision	The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
65.50	Flexibility of Closure	The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
65.50	Perceptual Speed	The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
65.50	Speech Recognition	The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
65.50	Far Vision	The ability to see details at a distance.
65.50	Speech Clarity	The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
56.25	Originality	The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
50.00	Selective Attention	The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

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Civil Engineers

Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
89.25	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
86.25	Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
82.25	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
78.50	Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
78.50	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
78.50	Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
77.50	Working with Computers	Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
77.50	Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
76.25	Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
76.25	Processing Information	Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
76.25	Scheduling Work and Activities	Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
76.25	Communicating with People Outside the Organization	Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
73.75	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
72.50	Analyzing Data or Information	Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
67.75	Developing and Building Teams	Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
66.75	Documenting/Recording Information	Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
65.50	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
65.50	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
64.25	Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
64.25	Thinking Creatively	Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
63.75	Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
62.50	Providing Consultation and Advice to Others	Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
60.75	Monitoring and Controlling Resources	Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
58.25	Coaching and Developing Others	Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
57.50	Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
57.25	Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
57.25	Training and Teaching Others	Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
55.00	Staffing Organizational Units	Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
54.75	Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
54.75	Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
50.00	Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

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Work Styles

%	Subject	Description
89.25	Integrity	Job requires being honest and ethical.
87.00	Dependability	Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
84.50	Attention to Detail	Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
84.50	Analytical Thinking	Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
76.25	Initiative	Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
70.25	Self-Control	Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
69.00	Achievement/Effort	Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
69.00	Stress Tolerance	Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
67.75	Persistence	Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
67.75	Cooperation	Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
66.75	Adaptability/Flexibility	Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
64.25	Leadership	Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
62.50	Independence	Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
60.75	Innovation	Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
52.50	Concern for Others	Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

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Work Values

%	Subject	Description
83.33	Independence	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
75.00	Working Conditions	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
72.17	Achievement	Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
72.17	Recognition	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
61.17	Support	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
50.00	Relationships	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

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Work Context

%	Subject	Description
100.00	Electronic Mail	How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
98.00	Telephone	How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
95.20	Face-to-Face Discussions	How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
88.00	Indoors, Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
87.60	Work With Work Group or Team	How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
87.60	Importance of Being Exact or Accurate	How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
83.80	Contact With Others	How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
82.80	Spend Time Sitting	How much does this job require sitting?
80.00	Letters and Memos	How often does the job require written letters and memos?
80.00	Structured versus Unstructured Work	To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
80.00	Frequency of Decision Making	How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
80.00	Time Pressure	How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
78.00	Freedom to Make Decisions	How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
78.00	Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results	What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?
71.40	Deal With External Customers	How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
71.40	Coordinate or Lead Others	How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
69.60	Responsibility for Outcomes and Results	How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
68.60	Consequence of Error	How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
66.60	Level of Competition	To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
63.80	Importance of Repeating Same Tasks	How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
59.00	In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment	How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?
59.00	Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets	How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?
58.00	Responsible for Others' Health and Safety	How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
58.00	Frequency of Conflict Situations	How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
56.20	Outdoors, Exposed to Weather	How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
55.20	Physical Proximity	To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
55.00	Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?
54.20	Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable	How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

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Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Overall Experience
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Job Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Examples
- Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, conservation scientists, art directors, and cost estimators.
Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

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Civil Engineers

Earnings Benefits*

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
United States	$63,220.00	$95,890.00	$123,010.00
Virginia	$61,870.00	$87,830.00	$110,990.00

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
Alexandria/Arlington	$74,240.00	$95,120.00	$118,320.00
Bay Consortium	$66,610.00	$93,090.00	$117,150.00
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	$65,850.00	$83,940.00	$107,580.00
Central VA/Region2000	$54,350.00	$76,750.00	$102,340.00
Crater Area	$72,400.00	$100,800.00	$114,620.00
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	$59,560.00	$80,350.00	$104,400.00
New River/Mt. Rogers	$62,710.00	$82,660.00	$106,000.00
Northern Virginia	$74,260.00	$98,430.00	$118,930.00
Piedmont Workforce	$65,120.00	$89,730.00	$112,790.00
Shenandoah Valley	$61,530.00	$87,760.00	$111,190.00
South Central	$59,770.00	$82,680.00	$109,510.00
Southwestern Virginia	$56,090.00	$78,420.00	$112,790.00
West Piedmont	$52,750.00	$66,830.00	$93,080.00
Western Virginia	$62,670.00	$80,670.00	$101,320.00

* Earnings Calculations:

Regional Earnings:
   Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
   Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.

National and State Earnings:
   Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
   Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

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Employment Projections

USA: 2023-2033

Virginia: 2022-2032

Regions: 2020-2030

	Current	Projected	% Change
United States	341,800	363,900	+6.5%
Virginia	10,135	10,645	+5.0%

Region	Current*	Projected	% Change
Alexandria/Arlington	1,027	1,205	+17.3%
Bay Consortium	280	296	+5.7%
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	1,780	2,001	+12.4%
Central VA/Region2000	91	108	+18.7%
Crater Area	107	135	+26.2%
Greater Peninsula	581	671	+15.5%
Hampton Roads	1,360	1,456	+7.1%
New River/Mt. Rogers	165	185	+12.1%
Northern Virginia	4,457	5,168	+16.0%
Piedmont Workforce	165	185	+12.1%
Shenandoah Valley	401	465	+16.0%
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	73	100	+37.0%
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	302	320	+6.0%

* - Estimated

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Military Training

The following military job classifications are available for this occupation:

Automotive and Allied
Bioenvironmental Engineering
Construction and Utilities
Ground and Naval Arms
Non-Occupational, Other

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Proficiency Ratings

These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.

Proficiency	Rating
Getting Information	4.5
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.5
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.5
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	4.0
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.0
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	4.0
Working with Computers	4.0
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	4.0
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	4.0
Processing Information	4.0
Scheduling Work and Activities	4.0
Communicating with People Outside the Organization	4.0
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	4.0
Analyzing Data or Information	4.0
Developing and Building Teams	3.5
Documenting/Recording Information	3.5
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	3.5
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	3.5
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	3.5
Thinking Creatively	3.5
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	3.5
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others	3.5
Monitoring and Controlling Resources	3.5
Coaching and Developing Others	3.5
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	3.5
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	3.5
Training and Teaching Others	3.5
Staffing Organizational Units	3.0
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	3.0
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	3.0
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	3.0
Developing Objectives and Strategies	3.0
Performing Administrative Activities	2.5
Selling or Influencing Others	2.5
Performing General Physical Activities	2.0
Assisting and Caring for Others	2.0
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	1.5
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	1.5
Handling and Moving Objects	1.5
Controlling Machines and Processes	1.5
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	1.5

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Titles

Airport Engineer
Architectural Engineer
Asphalt Engineer
Base Engineer
Bridge Design Engineer
Bridge Engineer
Building Construction Engineer
Building Engineer
Cadastral Engineer
Cartographic Engineer
City Engineer
Civil Engineer
Civil Engineering Manager
Concrete Engineer
Condemnation Engineer
Construction Engineer
Contracting Engineer
County Engineer
Demolition Engineer
Design Engineer
District Engineer
Drainage Design Coordinator
Drainage Engineer
Energy Infrastructure Engineer
Engineer
Environmental Construction Engineer
Erecting Engineer
Facilities Engineer
Forest Engineer
Forestry Engineer
Foundation Engineer
Geodetic Engineer
Geological Engineer
Geotechnical Engineer
Highway Design Engineer
Highway Engineer
Highway Research Engineer
Highway Safety Engineer
Hydraulic Engineer
Hydroelectric Plant Structural Engineer
Hydrographic Engineer
Irrigation Engineer
Maintenance Engineer
Mapping Engineer
Material Engineer
Municipal Engineer
Plans Examiner
Process Engineer
Project Engineer
Project Manager
Railroad Design Consultant
Railroad Engineer
Reclamation Engineer
Research Hydraulic Engineer
Reservoir Engineer
Resident Engineer
Resource Recovery Engineer
Road Design Engineer
Road Engineer
Sanitary Engineer
Street Engineer
Stress Engineer
Structural Design Engineer
Structural Designer
Structural Engineer
Structural Steel Engineer
Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)
Topographical Engineer
Track Production Engineer
Traffic Engineer
Transportation Analyst
Transportation Consultant
Transportation Engineer
Traveling Engineer
Utility Engineer
Wastewater Plant Civil Engineer
Water Systems Designer
Water Systems Engineer
Zoning Engineer

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George Mason University
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University of Virginia-Main Campus
Virginia Military Institute
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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