Surveying for Civil Engineers | University of Akron Main Campus

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningMathematicsCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingReading ComprehensionSpeakingScienceSystems Analysis

Knowledge

DesignEngineering and TechnologyBuilding and ConstructionMathematicsEnglish Language

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingMathematical ReasoningFluency of Ideas

Tasks

Direct engineering activities, ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, or other governmental
Manage and direct the construction, operations, or maintenance activities at project site.
Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety
Use drone technology for site surveying, inspection, and monitoring of infrastructure projects.

Technology

Document management softwareFile versioning softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDevelopment environment software

Tools

AnemometersBlueprint copiersCompassesDesktop computersDigital camerasDividersDrafting scalesDrafting trianglesElectronic distance measuring devicesGlobal positioning system GPS receiversLaptop computersLaser levelsMeasuring tapesMicrofilm readersPlanimeters

Work Values

IndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognitionSupportRelationships

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: high17-2051.00	Civil Engineers	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Single-discipline design (structural framing, drainage layout, intersection geometry) — produce stamped-ready drawings with a P.E.'s review.
Construction submittals and RFIs — respond independently on routine project items.
Quantity and cost estimates for a defined scope — produce credible numbers on standard projects.
Building and infrastructure code interpretations — apply correctly to non-routine items with senior backstop.
Site inspections during construction — perform and document on assigned phases.
Permit applications and agency coordination — prepare and submit on a routine project.
Subcontractor specifications and bid packages — draft for senior review.
EITs and interns on assigned tasks — guide on technique and quality.
Engineering software at production level — operate end-to-end on assigned scope (e.g. full structural model).
Project schedules and milestones — track and flag slippage to the project engineer.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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