Description
Civil Engineers are involved in the design, construction and improvement of infrastructure such as roads, bridges, airports, dams and buildings, to name a few. Civil Engineering professions include structural engineering, environmental engineering, transportation engineering, geotechnical engineering, water resources engineering and construction management, among others.
What careers can this major prepare you for?
Graduates work in careers such as Structural Engineers, Geotechnical Engineers, Transportation Engineers, Environmental Engineers, Water Resources Engineers, Construction Managers, Building Control Surveyors, Consulting Civil Engineers, Contracting Civil Engineers, Nuclear Engineers, Site Engineers.
Organizations that employ civil engineers include consulting/design firms, construction firms, local, state or federal government, laboratories or research/development firms, law firms, insurance firms, and colleges/universities.
What skills are developed within this major?
Students learn apply principles of mathematics, science, and engineering in a variety of contexts. They hone their ability to use the techniques, skills, and tools necessary for science and engineering practice as well as design and conduct experiments. They learn to analyze and interpret data.