They use computer technologies and advanced materials to design structures that meet the needs of a growing population while protecting the environment, reducing the dangers from natural phenomenon like storms, and considering future needs of the community.
Examples of work involved
- Build skyscrapers, bridges, or tunnels
- Design civil engineering projects such as hydraulic systems, roads, aerodromes, water supply systems, bridges and buildings
- Construct dams or flood control structures to create wetlands or recreation areas
- Plan and supervise the development of new roads, railways or airports
- Demolish old buildings by implosion: plant and detonate explosives in such a way that the structure falls into itself
- Design, test and improve systems and structure used to move people cars, trains airplane and ships as a transport engineer
- Plan, design, organise and oversee the construction and operation of civil engineering projects such as structural, transportation or hydraulic engineering systems
Education
A four-year Bachelor’s degree is required for most civil engineering jobs.
Many civil engineers specialise in structural, hydraulic, water resources, environmental, transportation, or management positions and will seek engineering degrees specific to those fields.
Work environment
Anywhere people build things, you will find civil engineers.
Civil engineers are employed across many industries including: technical services, government administration, non-building construction and building construction.
Some civil engineers work in offices, others on construction sites. Depending on the project, civil engineers can work regular business hours or longer.
Associated engineering jobs
- Hydraulics Engineer
- Traffic Engineer
- Structural Engineer
- Transport Engineer
- Utility Engineer
- Roadway Engineer
- Geotechnical Engineer
- Public Works Engineering
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