All About Civil Engineers

Career Information

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What They Do…

Planning, designing, and overseeing construction & maintenance of building structures, facilities, roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, water & sewage systems, and waste disposal units.

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Education Required…

4-year bachelor’s degree but some do not Master’s degree if higher income is desired

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Skills They Possess…

Reading comprehension Complex problem solving Critical thinking Active listening Coordination Decision making Speaking Time management Writing

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Tools They Use…

Computer Engineering software Knowledge of AutoCAD

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Working Conditions…

They may work in many different settings ranging from quiet offices to job sites in remote areas.

They may travel frequently. They may relocate temporarily while working

on distant or overseas projects. They may work with other professional or

technical personnel on temporary project teams.

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Knowledge In…

Engineering Technology Design Building and construction Mathematics Physics Public safety and security Transportation

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Who They Work For…

City municipalities Private consulting firms Overseas consulting firms

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Income…

$38.48 hourly $71,710 annually

In Texas: $36.68 hourly $76,300 annually

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