Senior Project Engineer (Civil)

Design Construction Projects

Senior civil engineers’ main responsibility is to plan and design large construction projects, such as highways, office buildings, medical facilities, bridges, and tunnels. They assess potential construction sites, check existing structures for upgrades, and create drawings and schematics of projects using computer-aided design (CAD) software.

Create Project Budgets

Senior civil engineers complete cost estimations for all phases of a construction project and develop a complete budget. These budgetary projections are included in technical proposals that senior civil engineers write up before planning/designing a new project.

Manage Construction Crews and Engineers

Senior civil engineers oversee construction managers and workers, contractors, junior engineers, and technicians. They ensure that all contributors to a project are performing their duties and meeting the demands of each project.

Assess Completed Projects

Once a project is finished, senior civil engineers are responsible for evaluating the structure to ensure that it meets all federal and local codes and specifications. At this stage, senior civil engineers make sure that all safety and regulatory issues have been addressed and resolved.

• Creating schematics and plans for new construction or renovation projects
• Developing budgets for construction projects
• Reviewing code compliance and resolving safety issues
• Evaluating completed projects to ensure they satisfy all guidelines and specifications