Selection of the

Civil Engineer
Presented by:
Group 5
 3.1 General
The selection and engagement of a Civil Engineer is one of
the most important decisions to be made during the
development of an engineering project. No two Civil
Engineers have the same training, experience, capabilities,
personnel, workloads and particular abilities. Selection of
the most qualified Civil Engineer for a specific project will
result in a well-planned and designed, economical and
successful project.
 3.1 General
This Section presents what experience has shown to be
the best and therefore, the recommended precedure for
the engagement of a Civil Engineer.
 3.2 Basis for Selection
The client should establish administrative policy and
criteria for the selection of qualified Civil Engineers for
particular projects. The client's first step is to define the
proposed scope of the project. In some cases, this may be
a general statement of the performance equipment of the
project. At other times, the tasks to be performed maybe
individually identified and defined. By clearly defining can
accurately judge whether or not the Civil Engineer is best
equipped to provide them.
 3.2 Basis for Selection

Some of the factor that should be considered in the

selection process are:
 3.2 Basis for Selection
1. The professional and ethical reputation of the Civil
Engineer and his staff as determined by inquiries to
previous clients and other references.
2. Responsible Civil Engineers and its employee and must
be registered professional Civil Engineers.
3. Civil Engineers should have demostrated quialifications
and expertise, performing the services required for the
project.
 3.2 Basis for Selection
4. Civil Engineer should be able to assign qualified
engineering staff who will be in responsible charge of the
project and will be able to provide and complete the
required services within the time allotted.
5. The Civil Engineer should have the necessary financial
and business resources to accomplish the assignment and
provide continuing service.
 3.2 Basis for Selection
4. Civil Engineer should be able to assign qualified
engineering staff who will be in responsible charge of the
project and will be able to provide and complete the
required services within the time allotted.
5. The Civil Engineer should have the necessary financial
and business resources to accomplish the assignment and
provide continuing service.
3.3 Client’s Selection
Committee
 3.4 Qualifications-Based
Selection Procedure
The Selection procedure is considerably enhanced when the
client is fully familiar with the purpose and nature of the
proposed project, can describe the project in details, and can
prepare a project scope and outline of services expected of
the Civil Engineer. In some cases the client may not have
professional staff available to define the project scope and
describe the required services. The client should still be
familiar enough with the project requirements to understand
what is expected of the Civil Engineer. The selection
procedure, however, can be modified to suit the
circumstances.