| Are you curious about how things work and how to | | | | than 35% of civil engineering graduates today go on |
| make them better? Do you enjoy solving problems | | | | to earn a master's degree. Many pursue a master's |
| and putting your ideas into action? If so, you may | | | | degree later while working. Tuition reimbursement for |
| want to consider a career in civil engineering. Civil | | | | this is common when you are already employed as a |
| engineering is ideal if you're socially aware and | | | | civil engineer. Obtaining a master's degree or Ph. D. |
| interested in working with people to solve problems | | | | can help you to become an expert in your chosen |
| and meet challenges. A career in civil engineering can | | | | field. As in any profession, civil engineering education |
| help build a better future for yourself and for the | | | | is endless. To keep up with the changes, many |
| world we live in.Civil engineers plan and oversee the | | | | choose to continue their education with programs |
| construction of roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, | | | | made available by universities and by professional |
| dams, bridges, and water supply systems. As a civil | | | | societies, such as the American Society of Civil |
| engineering professional, you will be directly | | | | Engineers ( 237,000 civil engineers are employed in |
| responsible for public safety and welfare. Your | | | | the US today. Due to broad-spectrum population |
| buildings must perform according to their | | | | growth and a greater emphasis on infrastructure |
| specifications. Your highways must carry traffic | | | | security, more civil engineers will be needed to design |
| safely. Theses engineers have to think about many | | | | and construct large buildings and building complexes |
| factors in the design process, from the construction | | | | as well as safe and higher capacity transportation, |
| and cost of the project, to the environmental impact | | | | water supply, and pollution control systems. Their |
| and life expectancy of the project. They also have | | | | expertise will also be needed to repair or replace |
| to calculate potential hazards such as Mother Nature, | | | | existing roads, bridges, and other public structures. |
| and how the project will hold up under environmental | | | | Construction and related industries employ civil |
| pressures. Some civil engineers work in administrative | | | | engineers, so employment opportunities will vary by |
| positions such as a supervisor of a construction site | | | | geographic area. If the construction industry sees |
| to city engineer. Others may work in design, | | | | economy related decreases, the need for civil |
| construction, research, and education.As with any | | | | engineers can decrease as well. Civil engineers can |
| career, success begins with a well-rounded education. | | | | earn from $43,000 to $90,000 per year depending on |
| Preparation for a civil engineering career should start | | | | experience and specialization.Melissa Steele |
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| in history and social studies. A bachelor degree is a | | | | online schools . |
| basic requirement to becoming a civil engineer. More | | | | |