Being able to say to someone hey I helped build that, it's real rewarding

 

Faiz Salim, Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer

  • Help solve complex design problems
     

  • Mixture of working with the client and contractors
     

  • Design Auckland’s infrastructure
     

  • 4 year degree
     

  • Senior Civil Engineers earn over $100,000
     

Your job could include

  • Create 3D models using modelling software.
  • Designing, planning, organising and overseeing the building of structures.
  • These may be dams, bridges, gas and water supply systems, sewerage systems and roads.
  • This can include reporting, evaluating cost, plan approval, asset management and assessing environmental impacts.

Average salary range

  • Graduate civil engineers usually start on about $50,000 to $75,000 a year.
  • Mid-level civil engineers usually earn between $75,000 and $95,000.
  • Senior civil engineers who work as team leaders or managers usually earn between $100,000 and $120,000.
  • Principal civil engineers responsible for overseeing engineering projects earn between $130,000 and $160,000.

 

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Faiz Salim - Civil Engineer

Faiz Salim - Civil Engineer

 

What was your pathway into civil engineering?

I studied a Bachelor of Engineering at the University of Auckland, specialising in civil. I received a scholarship from Watercare, called Mark Ford Nga Tapuwae Scholarship which paid for tuition cost to assist with study.
 

My civil engineering journey

I started at Watercare as a graduate engineer and now I have moved up to be a Project Engineer. I completed an additional practitioner certificate in Project Management. A Project Manager usually has responsibility for projects around $50,000 to $1,000,000.  With further experience one can become a Senior Project Manager, having responsibility for projects which are longer in length, high profile and usually in the millions. At Watercare there is a supportive culture where you can always ask questions so you learn.
 

What does it mean to work as a Civil Engineer?

It’s great, we are always real busy and being able to say to someone hey I helped build that, it is really rewarding.

 

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