Civil Engineering Career Information

Answer 1

Civil engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with the construction of public works projects- such as roads, bridges, airports, seaports, and sewage/water systems.

Civil engineers can and often do specialize in particular aspects of civil engineering- such as bridge design or transportation networks. There can be some crossover within the field of civil engineering and other branches of engineering. An example would be that civil engineers may call upon the abilities of material engineers or electrical engineers to complete a project successfully.

Civil engineers are employed by city, state and federal agencies, as well as private companies that contract for work with both private and civil agencies. Civil engineers may be engaged in research, construction oversight, and various branches of management.

Civil engineering is a career that is in demand for trained and licensed professionals. Engineers must attend properly accredited colleges/universities (or likewise, properly accredited post-secondary educational institutions), pass the school’s requirements for graduation, as well as passing any requirements set by the state for the licensing of engineering graduates. Licensing can take variable amounts of time, depending upon state regulations, but is generally not began until graduation from engineering programs. Civil engineering is math and science intensive, and many post-secondary educational institutions have programs specifically for civil engineering. Civil engineering is a professional career and civil engineers are expected to maintain a suitable professional attitude and demeanor.

Civil engineers can have a starting salary of 45,000 dollars to 60,000 dollars, depending of course where a civil engineer may find employment. Civil engineering graduates may have to seek out opportunities across the country in a limited market. Civil engineers may make up to 90,000 to 120,000 dollars a year over the course of their career.

Civil engineers may found private engineering firms that seek work from various institutions, with the potential of making more money than civil engineers employed by city, state or federal organizations. This is an option that is generally taken when a civil engineer has had a substantial amount of work experience, as well as a repertoire of clients that would utilize the firm’s services.