Civil Construction Engineer
どぼくけんせつぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that handles technical support tasks for civil engineering structures, such as ground surveys, surveying, quantity calculations, construction drawing creation, and material testing.
Description
Civil construction engineers conduct ground investigations, surveying, soil and material testing, quantity calculations, and construction drawing creation as a preliminary step to the design and construction management of infrastructure structures. They evaluate construction conditions based on survey data and support safe and efficient construction processes in collaboration with designers and construction managers. They are also required to collect samples and operate testing equipment during on-site investigations to provide accurate data. Utilizing the latest surveying equipment, CAD/GIS software, and 3D laser scanners, they are advancing toward DX initiatives and compatibility with CIM/BIM.
Future Outlook
Demand is expected to remain stable due to aging social infrastructure countermeasures, disaster recovery, and the promotion of smart infrastructure. The demand for engineers with skills in DX, CIM/BIM, and AI analysis for labor-saving and advanced processes will increase in the future.
Personality Traits
Curious and inquisitive / Good team player / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Civil Engineer → Senior Civil Engineer → Technical Leader → Technical Consultant
Required Skills
CAD / Civil Surveying / GIS / Office Software / Quantity Takeoff / Soil Analysis
Recommended Skills
BIM/CIM / Drone Surveying / English Literature Reading / Programming
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it is necessary to logically analyze survey data and design conditions and make appropriate evaluations. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small measurement errors can significantly affect construction quality. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because quantitative analysis such as quantity calculations and ground analysis is required. |
Related Qualifications
- 1st Class Civil Construction Management Technician
- 2nd Class Civil Construction Management Technician
- Assistant Land Surveyor
- Land Surveyor
- RCCM (Civil)
Aliases
- Civil Construction Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Construction Engineer
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- Civil Construction Management Technician
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- Structural Design Engineer
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