Civil Engineer

Job Desription

Civil engineers plan, design, and supervise the construction and maintenance of building and infrastructure projects.

Salary average: $89,940

Occupational Outlook

5% growth (Faster than average)

Links to Learn More About This Career:

https://www.cee.psu.edu/academics/what-is-civil-engineering.aspx
https://www.britannica.com/technology/civil-engineering
https://www.asce.org/about-civil-engineering

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor's degree

University of Kentucky

Address: 410 Administration Dr, Lexington, KY 40506-0032

Website: https://www.uky.edu/academics/

Information on the Major: https://www.engr.uky.edu/research-faculty/departments/civil-engineering

Stanford University

Address: 450 Jane Stanford Way

Stanford, CA 94305–2004

Website: https://cee.stanford.edu/

Information on the Major: https://cee.stanford.edu/

MIT

Address: 292 Main Street, E38-200

Cambridge, MA 02142

Website: https://cee.mit.edu/

Information on the Major: https://cee.mit.edu/mit-department-of-civil-and-environmental-engineering-announces-faculty-promotions/

Soft Skills, Characteristics, and/or Abilities Need For This Career:

Problem Solving and Critical Thinking, Communication, Team Work, Ethical Perspective

Software Knowledge Needed For This Career:

AutoCAD, MicroStation, and SketchUp

Pros and Cons to Choosing This Career

Pros (Positives to this Career)

40 hr week
Large employment growth
Higher than average salary

Cons (Negatives to this Career)

Lengthy licensing
travel
May need 5 year degree

Typical Working Conditions For This Career:

Typically in an office but sometimes on site

Career Researched By: Wyatt Rowe