A Day In The Life Of A Civil Design Engineer At Siegfried Engineering Inc
A typical day for a civil design engineer at Siegfried Engineering, Inc. involves reviewing emails, then using AutoCAD to "design different things," such as grading and site plans for projects like office building parking lots, ensuring compliance with regulations. The work also includes frequent virtual meetings and occasional fieldwork, all while managing time to meet deadlines.
Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Project Planning, Communication, Problem-solving
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Andrew Manes
Civil Design Engineer
Siegfried Engineering, Inc.
California Polytechnic State University, SLO
Engineering - Environmental
Architecture, Construction & Design
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Video Highlights
1. Uses AutoCAD for design work, creating things like grading and site plans.
2. Collaborates with others through daily emails and meetings (in-person and virtual).
3. Designs exterior elements of developments, ensuring compliance with city/county regulations and fitting the property.
Transcript
What does a day in the life of a civil design engineer look like?
When I get into the office and log into my computer, I typically start by going through emails. I make sure there's nothing pressing, as some emails are a higher priority.
I'll reply to any emails that require a response. Once that's done, which usually takes about 30 minutes to an hour, I open AutoCAD and start designing.
This involves things like grading for a site, producing plans, or drawing up a site plan. We design everything outside of the building, like the parking and concrete walkways for a development.
Our work ensures everything fits the property and complies with city or county recommendations. That's a big part of the job.
I also have meetings throughout the day, mostly on Zoom or Teams now. It's nice not to always have to go out into the field, but sometimes I do have field meetings. Throughout the day, I also answer emails and manage my time to hit deadlines.