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Civil Engineers in Battle Creek, Michigan

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.

Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan

Civil Engineers on average make:
$79,040 ($38.00/hour).

The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
104
and by 2028 that number is projected to:
increase to 105.

We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
6 every year.

The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a bachelor’s degree.

The typical training needed after hire is:
no additional training other than onboarding.

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Other Job Titles

Airport Engineer, Architectural Engineer, Asphalt Engineer, Base Engineer, Bridge Design Engineer, Bridge Engineer, Building Construction Engineer, Building Engineer, Cadastral Engineer, Cartographic Engineer

Technology/Skills

Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D, Autodesk Revit, Bentley MicroStation, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft PowerPoint

Tools Used

Anemometers, Blueprint copiers, Compasses, Desktop computers, Digital cameras, Dividers, Drafting scales, Drafting triangles, Electronic distance measuring devices, Global positioning system GPS receivers

Tasks

  • 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.

Personality

Integrity, Dependability, Analytical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Initiative, Self-Control, Stress Tolerance, Achievement/Effort, Cooperation, Persistence

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