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Applies the sciences of soil and rock mechanics, engineering geology, and other disciplines to civil engineering design and construction of structures, such as high-rise buildings, bridges, houses, and commercial buildings, while working to preserve and protect the physical environment. Investigates existing subsurface conditions and materials, assesses risks posed by site conditions, designs earthworks and structure foundations, and monitors site conditions, earthwork, and foundation construction. Provides geotechnical analysis and coordinates geotechnical engineering projects. Coordinates personnel, equipment, and technical experts required to complete the assigned projects.: Plans field investigation scopes of work. Conducts or oversees site investigations, including drilling, sampling, coring, and cone penetrometer testing. Conducts or oversees conventional geotechnical laboratory testing. Conducts geotechnical analysis, including bearing capacity, slope stability, and settlement analysis using widely available computer programs. Investigates soil, rock, fault distribution, and bedrock properties on and below an area of interest to determine their engineering properties including how they will interact with, on, or in a proposed construction. Assesses potential risk to humans, property, and the environment from natural hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, sinkholes, soil liquefaction, debris flows, and rock falls. Determines and designs the type of foundations, including deep and shallow foundations; retaining and containment structures, including earth-filled dams and retaining walls; earthworks, including embankments, tunnels, dikes, levees, channels, reservoirs, deposition of hazardous waste, and sanitary landfills; and/or pavement subgrades required for the intended structures to be built. Participates in planning, design, and construction of wharves, marinas, and jetties and in the planning, design, and construction of foundation and anchor systems for offshore structures, such as oil platforms. Inspects and monitors work being done. Interfaces with architects, engineers, and building inspectors. Writes proposals and participates in technical reviews and report writing of projects.

Mining Engineer

Designs open pit and underground mines, oversees construction of mine shafts and tunnels in underground operations, and devises methods for transporting minerals to processing plants. Finds, extracts, and prepares coal, metals, and minerals. Works to solve problems related to land reclamation and water and air pollution. Responsible for the safe, economical, and environmentally sound operation of mines. Ensures the safety of workers and compliance with State and Federal safety regulations. Inspects walls and roof surfaces, tests air samples, and examines mining equipment for compliance with safety practices. Requires a degree in mining engineering. Excludes paraprofessional and supervisory positions.: Conducts research to determine location and methods of extracting minerals, such as metallic ores and nonmetallic substances, such as coal, stone, and gravel. Conducts or collaborates in geological exploration, and reviews maps and drilling logs to determine location, size, accessibility, and estimated value of mineral deposit. Determines methods to extract minerals, considering factors such as safety, operational costs, deposit characteristics, overburden depth, and surrounding strata. Plans, recommends, and coordinates mining process, type and capacity of haulage equipment, such as power shovels and trucks, and labor utilization. Lays out and directs mine construction operations, such as location and development of shafts, tunnels, chambers, position of excavation benches (levels), and access roads. Designs, implements, and monitors facility projects, such as water and power supply, ventilation system, rock-dust and radon gas control, drainage, rail and conveyor systems, and material cleaning, grading, and reduction systems. May develop new mining equipment or direct mineral processing operations to separate minerals from the dirt, rock, and other materials with which they are mixed. May devise methods and locations to store and replace excavated soil to reclaim mine sites. May analyze labor requirements, equipment needs, and operational costs to compute and prepare annual budget reports. May apply knowledge of mining engineering to solve problems concerned with environment.

Telephone Equipment Engineer

Directs activities concerned with selection and installation of telephone facilities and special equipment on premises to meet customer's communication requirements. Reviews sales order to ascertain extent of telephone facilities and equipment required. Typically requires an engineering degree in a related field; however, some companies may accept equivalent education and experience combined. Excludes supervisory positions.: Inspects customer premises to ascertain space available for installation of equipment and to determine type and quantity of designated equipment that can be installed to provide specific communication facilities. Prepares floor plan of equipment arrangement for customer or architect approval. Prepares cost estimate for equipment and installation and submits data to management for authorization to proceed with job. Orders equipment, prepares installation specifications, and monitors progress of installation to ensure facilities are ready on specified date. Prepares all job-related paperwork and closes out work authorization when equipment is in service.

Transportation Engineer

Develops plans for surface transportation projects according to established engineering standards and State or Federal construction policy. Prepares plans, estimates, and specifications to design transportation facilities. Plans alterations and modifications of existing streets, highways, and freeways to improve traffic flow. Requires an engineering degree in a related field. Excludes supervisory positions.: Prepares deeds, property descriptions, and right-of-way maps. Performs field engineering calculations to compensate for change orders and contract estimates. Prepares and presents reports of environmental analysis statements and other transportation information. May specialize in a particular phase of work, such as making surveys, improving signs or lighting, preparing plans, or directing and coordinating construction or maintenance activities. May specialize in studying vehicular and pedestrian traffic conditions and be designated accordingly. May plan, organize, and direct work in transportation studies to plan surface systems and be designated accordingly.

Biomedical Engineer

Develops devices and procedures that solve medical and health related problems, combining biology, medicine, and engineering. Conducts research into biological aspects to develop new theories and facts, or to test, prove, or modify known theories of life systems, and to design life-support apparatus, utilizing principles of engineering and bio-behavioral sciences. Typically requires a degree in one or more engineering specialty, in addition to biomedical training. Excludes paraprofessional positions.: Conducts research into biological aspects of humans or other animals to develop new theories and facts, or test, prove, or modify known theories of life systems, and to design life-support apparatus, utilizing principles of engineering and bio-behavioral sciences. Plans and conducts research concerning behavioral, biological, psychological, or other life systems. Studies engineering aspects of bio-behavioral systems of humans, utilizing knowledge of electrical, mechanical, chemical, or other engineering principles and knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. Develops mathematical models to simulate human bio-behavioral systems in order to obtain data for measuring or controlling life processes, utilizing knowledge of computer, graphics, and other related technologies. Designs and develops instruments and devices, such as artificial organs, cardiac pacemakers, or ultrasonic imaging devices, capable of assisting medical or other health-care personnel in observing, repairing, or treating physical ailments or deformities, using knowledge of materials compatible with body tissues, energy exchanges within the body, and instrumentation capable of measuring and controlling body functions. May specialize in design and development of biomedical equipment used by medical facilities.

Production Engineer

Plans and coordinates production procedures in industrial plant. This position is a specialty in the field of industrial engineering as the position's primary focus is on increasing efficiencies of production units, as compared to the more general focus of industrial engineers on increased performance through management of people, organizational structure, information systems, etc. Excludes paraprofessional positions.: Directs production departments. Regulates and coordinates functions of office and shop. Introduces efficient production line methods. Initiates and directs procedures to increase company output.

Engineer Water Transportation

Supervises and coordinates activities of crew engaged in operating and maintaining propulsion engines and other engines, boilers, deck machinery, and electrical, refrigeration, and sanitary equipment aboard ship. Requires a four-year college degree in a related or appropriate field in addition to work experience in a related field.: Inspects engines and other equipment and orders crew to repair or replace defective parts. Starts engines to propel ship and regulates engines and power transmission to control speed of ship. Stands engine-room watch during specified periods, observing that required water levels are maintained in boilers, condensers, and evaporators, load on generators is within acceptable limits, and oil and grease cups are kept full. Repairs machinery, using hand tools and power tools. Maintains engineering log and bell book (orders for changes in speed and direction of ship). May be required to hold appropriate US Coast Guard license, depending upon tonnage of ship, type of engines, and means of transmitting power to propeller shaft.

Associate Engineer

Coordinates and participates in design, evaluation, planning, integration, testing, and completion activities in engineering projects. Identifies, analyzes, and resolves program support deficiencies. Gathers and correlates engineering data. Performs various tests and documents results.: Provides technical direction and guidance to professional and/or sub-professional personnel. Directs and oversees any combination of design, planning, specification writing, plan review, or inspection activities necessary for the completion of projects. Assigns work, gives instructions, and resolves difficult engineering problems. Directs and supervises the activities of engineering personnel in analyzing field data and preparing plans, profiles, maps, and/or related drawings necessary for assigned projects. Provides technical information to officials of governmental jurisdictions, other engineers, and the public. Interacts with public utility companies as needed. Supervises the preparation and maintenance of records pertaining to job expenditures, budget programs, work order balances, requests for change orders, progress pay, and final estimates on contracts. May prepare specifications and related contract documents to be used in advertising projects for bids.

Soils Engineer

Studies and analyzes surface and subsurface soils to determine characteristics for construction, development, or land planning. Typical requirement is a bachelor's degree in geological science or civil engineering. Excludes paraprofessional positions.: Inspects proposed construction site, and sets up test equipment and drilling machinery to obtain data and soil and rock samples. Analyzes data and soil samples through field and laboratory analysis, to determine type, classification, characteristics, and stability of soil. Computes bearing weights, prepares maps, charts, and reports of test results. May make recommendations regarding foundation design, slope angles, grading, or building heights. May participate in environmental studies and prepare environmental impact reports.

Aeronautical Engineer

Designs, develops, and tests aircraft, space vehicles, surface effect vehicles, missiles, and related component systems, applying engineering principles and techniques. Designs and develops commercial, military, executive, general aviation, or special purpose aircraft, space vehicles, satellites, missiles, or related hardware or systems. Excludes supervisory positions.: Tests models, prototypes, subassemblies, or production vehicles to study and evaluate operational characteristics and effects of stress imposed during actual or simulated flight conditions. May specialize in design and development of structural components, such as wings, fuselage, rib assemblies, landing gear, or operational control systems. May specialize in analytical programs concerned with ground or flight testing, or development of acoustic, thermodynamic, or propulsion systems. May assist in planning technical phases of air transportation systems or other aspects of flight operations, maintenance, or logistics.

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