Civil Engineer

Job Description:

Civil engineers, in basic terms, design infrastructure. They specifically plan roads, bridges, tunnels, sewage, and other things. They are very important in making cities, and also help with supports in large buildings.

Salary average: $70k-100k

Occupational Outlook:

The job is expected to grow by 5% from 2022 to 2032. This is in part to replace people retiring from the job, but also to help with the ever growing expansion of cities and infrastructure.

Links to Learn More About This Career:

the design, installation, and operation of the lighting and special electrical effects used in the production

Educational Requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is needed. A Professional Engineer license is also helpful to get higher level jobs.

University of Kentucky

Address: 410 Administration Dr, Lexington, KY 40508

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

Information on the Major: https://www.uky.edu/academics/undergraduate/engineering/civil-engineering

University of Louisville

Address: 2301 South 3rd Street, Louisville, KY 40292

Website: https://louisville.edu/

Information on the Major: https://catalog.louisville.edu/undergraduate/majors/civil-engineering-bs/#text

Western Kentucky University

Address: 1906 College Heights Blvd. Bowling Green, KY 42101

Website: https://www.wku.edu/

Information on the Major: https://catalog.wku.edu/undergraduate/science-engineering/engineering-applied-sciences/civil-engineering-bs/#programrequirementstext

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

Analyze plans, survey reports, maps, and other data related to project design
Consider regulations, site selection, and other factors relevant to a project
Analyze the results of tests on soil and building materials to determine strength for foundations and other support
Prepare cost estimates for equipment, materials, and labor to determine a project’s economic feasibility
Use design software to plan transportation systems, hydraulic systems, and structures
Submit permit applications to local, state, and federal agencies, as needed, and confirm that projects comply with regulations
Perform or oversee surveying to establish building locations, site layouts, grades, and elevations to guide construction
Manage the construction or repair, maintenance, and replacement of buildings and infrastructure

Software Knowledge Needed For This Career:

Various computer design software. These are used to plan and simulate different projects.

Pros and Cons to Choosing This Career

Pros (Positives to this Career)

Full time with decent hours
Good pay
Lots of openings and a good outlook for the future

Cons (Negatives to this Career)

Sometimes must work overtime to hit deadlines.
Have to find customers sometimes to get a job.
Lots of competition

Typical Working Conditions For This Career:

As a freelance lighting designer, I stack my schedule with a bunch of projects. After I read a script, I develop a lighting plan in collaboration with the rest of the design team and the director. Then, I'm typically loading in one show during the day, which involves bringing all the lights and parts to the set.

Career Researched By: Luis Gallegos

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