I think it depends on who you ask, but an example would be Bechtel's definition...basically applying welding engineering to the field work see pasted text below:
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER
Performs construction engineering assignments of a varied nature
requiring a full working knowledge of construction engineering
practices. Exercises professional judgment within the framework of
broad guidelines provided by superiors. May have responsibility to
provide direction to less experienced construction engineers, or
construction office technical or clerical personnel. May specialize in
a single field or area or assume a lead role in a specific segment of a
construction project.
Assigned to a single discipline within a single area of a project.
On a large project, performs a variety of assigned duties, interfacing
with related tasks being performed within a single discipline.
On a small to medium-sized project, performs assigned duties relating to
all activities within a single discipline and interfacing with related
tasks being performed in more than one discipline.
Receives technical direction in the form of moderate supervision.
-- Demonstrates a personal commitment to safety
-- Provides leadership and takes personal accountability for site
safety, environmental, and health program.
-- Participate in the Project Chromium Material Assessments, and Hex
Chrome mitigation activities.
-- Implement and maintain Bechtel Field Welding program.
-- Provide specialized welding engineering support for construction to
ensure construction meets all code and Bechtel procedures. Provide
technical expertise for ASME, API, and AWS or other code designed and
fabricated items
-- Qualified/certified as welding inspector (CWI) to support inspections
of weld installations in accordance with applicable codes and standards
-- Orbital (machine or automated) pipe welding experience, including
development of programs and field implementation and applications
Experience also with flux core welding process.
-- Maintain weld inspection records including quantity reporting of
completed welds and status data base tracking system
-- Help manage pre- and post-weld heat treatment program whether self-
performed by Bechtel or subcontracted
-- Help manage rod room and rod room attendent to ensure all weld filler
materials are controled and meet Bechtel and Code requirements
-- Help manage the NDE subcontract to include scheduling and coordinate
with construction and subcontract for the best possible shooting
schedule at the least cost and least impact to construction
-- Help manage and monitor welding test facility to insure high quality
welders are being tested and hired
-- Work with Foreman to keep up with weld documents and ensure the
credibility/accountability of the Welding Program
-- Manage issue and maintain welder qualifications and welder stamps
-- Develops, coordinates and implements approved welding training
programs, including on the job training.
--Conducts or supervises welding training courses and programs. Arranges
for technical assistance as required.
-- Administers and monitors all welding training and development
programs to ensure goals are attained, schedules are met, modifications
are made as necessary and reporting requirements are observed.
Basic Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; or equivalent
experience
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