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construction engineer

Construction engineers interpret building designs and add technical specifications to construction projects.

Description

Construction engineers interpret building designs and add technical specifications to construction projects. They integrate engineering principles into the designs to ensure that structures are safe and resistant. They work together with architects and engineers to transform design ideas into executable plans.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

technical drawings construction methods building codes architectural design engineering principles integrated design

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

airtight construction envelope systems for buildings civil engineering quantity surveying sustainable building materials types of glazing building materials industry architectural theory spatial planning

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

satisfy technical requirements monitor construction site integrate measures in architectural designs apply numeracy skills communicate with construction crews advise on building matters execute feasibility study integrate building requirements in the architectural design define technical requirements consider building constraints in architectural designs oversee construction project

OPTIONALOptional competences

advise customers on building materials integrate engineering principles in architectural design design geothermal energy systems develop architectural plans design the insulation concept perform energy simulations design building air tightness design passive energy measures create solutions to problems satisfy aesthetic requirements evaluate integrated design of buildings adapt existing designs to changed circumstances design window and glazing systems negotiate with stakeholders monitor parameters' compliance in construction projects ensure compliance with construction project deadline adjust engineering designs design building envelope systems

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)