If you work in construction or for a municipality, you likely deal with civil engineers on a regular basis. However, even homeowners can benefit from the knowledge and experience of a Thousand Oaks civil engineer, like Chris Nelson & Associates. The engineers perform a variety of functions necessary for the design and implementation of various projects.
Analyze
One key aspect of a civil engineer’s job is to analyze test results on soil, building materials, maps, long range plans and survey reports. This information is used in both designing and planning stages for many projects from bridges to buildings to determining the strength of a foundation.
Survey
A Thousand Oaks civil engineer uses a variety of technological devices to collect, sort and analyze data used for surveys. Drones are more common to help conduct land surveys especially in areas where going by foot is treacherous and less accurate. These technological devices can see differences in land elevations and water supplies. The survey includes property boundaries and setbacks necessary for construction and to argue land disputes.
Prepare
Document preparation is a key part of a civil engineer’s job. Permits must be acquired with the documents filled out correctly. Each product must meet government regulations and take into account any environmental hazards. All of this is done to prepare the project for design.
Design
Design is an essential piece to the engineer’s job where they take the data collected including land surveys and start creating a design. For example, the location of a new highway must take into account any land elevation changes along the route, avoid certain environmental structures such as lakes or mountains and account for existing structures already in place.
The job of a Thousand Oaks civil engineer is dynamic and necessary for the repair and maintenance of infrastructure projects. Chris Nelson & Associates have civil engineers ready to complete a new survey or design your next project.
