Building Engineer
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.
At a Glance
Building Engineer earns an average of $72,812/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 4.6–5.2 years. Top skills: Project Management, Project Engineering, Construction.
$72,812/yr
Bachelor's degree
4.6–5.2 years
25
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Civil Engineers
Median Wage
$99,590/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+5.0%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (19)
Project Management
Project Engineering
Construction
Subcontracting
Construction Management
Change Orders
HVAC
Project Schedules
Mechanical Engineering
Procurement
Carpentry
Civil Engineering
Commissioning
Purchasing
Building Codes
Electrical Systems
Architectural Engineering
Project Planning
Common Skills (11)
Communication
Operations
Planning
Scheduling
Microsoft Office
Management
Coordinating
Interpersonal Communications
Problem Solving
Detail Oriented
Related Specializations
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