Will “Track Production Engineer” be Automated?

Core Skills & Abilities

• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, or other topographical or geologic data.

• Prepare or present public reports on topics such as bid proposals, deeds, environmental impact statements, or property and right-of-way descriptions.

• Design or engineer systems to efficiently dispose of chemical, biological, or other toxic wastes.

• Plan and design transportation or hydraulic systems or structures, using computer-assisted design or drawing tools.

• Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility.

• Test soils or materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel.

• Develop or implement engineering solutions to clean up industrial accidents or other contaminated sites.

• Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.

• Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors to determine design specifications.

• Direct or participate in surveying to lay out installations or establish reference points, grades, or elevations to guide construction.

• Design energy-efficient or environmentally sound civil structures.

• Conduct studies of traffic patterns or environmental conditions to identify engineering problems and assess potential project impact.

• Direct engineering activities, ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, or other governmental regulations.

• Identify environmental risks and develop risk management strategies for civil engineering projects.

• Manage and direct the construction, operations, or maintenance activities at project site.

• Provide technical advice to industrial or managerial personnel regarding design, construction, program modifications, or structural repairs.