Civil Engineering
Garrett Landry
A Civil Engineer's Office Work
A civil engineer will take action on solving a problem instead of just discussing solutions. They work in teams with other engineers, technicians, and other office staff. These engineers think on their feet and keep their cool under pressure. Civil engineers avidly communicate with the client, who may be a specialized business or just the general public.
Starting Salary of a Civil Engineer
At the beginning of a civil engineer's career, they should expect to make a little over $51,810 annually. Although, this number will change as they obtain more experience in the field and become more trusted by their employers, the average salary that civil engineers earn is around $80,770 annually.
Great Work that Civil Engineers Have Made
Hoover Dam, Arizona/Nevada
Rises 221 meters above the Colorado River, created Lake Mead (the largest man-made lake in North America.
The Palm, Dubai
An ,approximately 100 million cubic meter, artificial island composed of rock and sand.
Falkirk Wheel, Scotland
A Ferris Wheel esc contraption that lifts canal boats from one passage to another.
Education and Job Features
Education
A civil engineer should complete a bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited school, they will take math, statistics, engineering mechanics and systems, and fluid dynamics.
Job Features
A civil engineer designs, constructs, supervises, operates and maintains large construction projects; such as roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and systems for water supply and sewage treatment.