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C a r e e r Pa t h s

Do you ever wonder what path you wouldollow to become a corporate chie executiveocer or a public works director? Howabout a proessor o civil engineering? A projectengineer or a large consulting rm? Or a senior

project manager or a construction manage-ment rm? Tis brochure explores many othe typical careers paths open to you as a civilengineer.

While there are no magic ormulas to achieveyour career goals, the career paths presentedhere were developed by civil engineers in theseelds and represent their knowledge o a logicalcareer progression.

Tis brochure illustrates only ve o the dozenso paths possible in the broad and expandingeld o civil engineering. Your individual inter-ests, skills, and training will dictate the path youshould ollow. Over time, you may modiy yourcareer path based on personal interests, values,goals, experiences, and new opportunities that

present themselves.

Tis document provides a tool to help youcreate a strategy or your own personal careerdevelopment. Planning or advancement canmake the diference between a mediocre joband obtaining your position o choice.

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This career path shows many of the options available for civil engineers who havechosen a career in government, such as local, state and federal agencies. Someleave the technical engineering path as they progress and move into governmentmanagement. At this level, additional leadership training and education in publicadministration or business management is recommended. Whether planning tostay on the technical track or not, government engineers should seek additional

training in their area of technical expertise to advance within their organizations.Government engineers are often involved in developing policy and standards for theprofession and general public.

Positively impact ourpublic inrastructure,infuence publicpolicy, andaect codes and

regulations.

Government

Entry -Level Engineer Project Manager/Engineer Senior Engineer /Supervisory Engineer Engineering ManagerHead of Government

Engineering DepartmentGovernment Department

or Agency Director

Look around you. You see buildings and roads; youdrink clean water and breathe clean air. Civil engineers,together with other disciplines, make these aspects oeveryday lie possible!

Be a part o it! As a civil engineer, nd creative solutionsto problems while working on a wide range o local,regional, and/or global projects. Apply cutting edge math,science, and technology to make a diference in the world.Find a civil engineering career path that best suits you.

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Consulting oers a multitude o career opportunities in rms ranging in size romless than 10 people to more than 1,000. At smaller rms, civil engineers havethe opportunity to work on numerous varied projects, design challenges, andmanagement-related activities. At larger rms, they have the opportunity to ocuson specic projects, design expertise, and business management, depending onthe core competence o the rm. Whether at a small or large rm, civil engineers

in consulting generally start with basic engineering evaluations, computations, anddesign, which opens the door to many career paths and fexibility to change paths ithey so choose.

Civil engineers in academia are involved with teaching the next generation oengineers and developing engineering curriculum that prepares students with theknowledge they need to succeed in their careers. This career path requires anadvanced degree, including a doctorate in most cases. Engineering educatorswrite grants to obtain research unding and work with graduate students to conductresearch aimed at developing advancements in the eld o engineering. At manyacademic institutions, publishing research ndings and obtaining grant unding

or your academic institution are key elements to success. Additionally, acilitatingstudent learning and achieving recognition as a top perorming teacher help makethis a ullling career choice.

Devise andimplement civilengineering designsolutions for a widevariety of projects

and an arrayof clients.

Shape the future ofcivil engineeringand prepare thenext generation ofprofessionals.

Consulting

Education

Work Experience

Masters Degree/MSCE Assistant Proessor

Technical TrackProgram Management/

Technical PrincipalCorporate/Industry Expert/

Chie Engineer Global Expert

Management Track -marketing, nance, operations

Business Unit/CorporateManagement/Principal

Executive/SeniorManagement

Regional/GlobalDirector

Business Development Track -business development, proposals Regional BusinessDevelopment Manager Vice President -Business Development Executive/Senior VP -Business Development

DeanPh.D.

Masters Degree/MSCE Ph.D.

Entry-LevelEngineer

Project Engineer,Technical Expertise

CEO/President

University Provost/Assistant Chancellor

University President/Chancellor

Associate Proessor Proessor

Department Chair


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In industry, civil engineers work in diverse settings including manuacturing,technology, pharmaceuticals, public acilities and utilities, and many othersproviding goods and services to the public. They manage large plants, oversee thedesign/construction o acilities, and obtain critical environmental, construction,and operating permits. Civil engineers are instrumental in new ventures requiringenvironmental site assessments and easibility studies. They make signicantcontributions to decrease costs, increase prots, and produce smaller environmental

ootprints by developing more ecient processes, implementing waste minimizationprograms, and nding creative solutions to a wide range o issues.

In construction, civil engineers may work or a contractor to create the builtenvironment, transorming engineering and architectural design drawings rompaper to reality. They are involved in projects o every size and complexity romairports, bridges, and tunnels to local roads and the water and wastewater lines toour homes. The core civil engineering curriculum provides an excellent oundationor the critical thinking necessary to work in the construction sector. Additional

classes in project management, saety, scheduling, estimating, and risk managementare recommended. As construction is hands on, early eld experience is essentialto building your career. Civil engineers in the construction sector are instrumental inbuilding and maintaining the world we live in.

Use civil engineeringto bring innovationto industry for moresuccessful and cost-effective operations,processes, and

products.

Build a sustainablefutureensuringsafety andexcellence in thebuilt environment.

Industry

Construction

Superintendent

Project Engineer/Technical Expertise

Project Engineer/Facilities Management

Program and PortolioManagement

Operations/DivisionManager

AssistantProject Manager Project Manager

SeniorProject Manager

Entry-LevelEngineer

Project EngineerEntry-LevelEngineer

ConstructionExecutive

Executive/SeniorManagement

Technical Sales/Marketing/Consulting

Account Manager/Implementation Engineer Business Development/Management

Executive/Senior Management

AssistantSuperintendent

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American Society o Civil Engineers1801 Alexander Bell DriveReston, VA 20191-4382703-295-6000, 800-548-2723 (ASCE)

[email protected]

Basic Requirements

Steps for SuccessHigh School Math, Science, and Humanities CoursesBachelors Degree in Civil EngineeringPass the Fundamentals o Engineering (FE) Exam as soon as

you are eligible

Steps for AdvancementWork ExperienceLicensure as a Proessional Engineer (PE) (requirements

vary by state)Advanced degrees such as

masters degree in civil engineering public administration business administration doctorate degree (Ph.D.)

Advanced credentials as appropriateContinued proessional development

Body of KnowledgeTe Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge for the 21st

Century is a guideline that describes the knowledge, skills,and attitudes necessary or entry into the practice o civilengineering at the proessional level. For more inormation,

visit www.asce.org/raisethebar.

Transition

Every career has twists and turns that cannot be charted,

and you can transition rom one career path to another.Here are some suggestions on how to nd a path that

works well or you:Develop a long-term vision.Have a short-term plan.Review your career plan annually.Enhance your ability to communicate.Listen to what others have done.Find a mentor.Improve your skills through continuing education.Dont be araid to change.Be willing to take a risk.Challenge yoursel.Have un.

The JourneyEach o the career paths has inherently diferent benets.Seek out the career path that best ts your goals and willbe most satisying to you. Enjoy the journey. You will bemuch happier in the long run.

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