Engineering
Civil Engineer
Help plan and improve structures and infrastructure used by communities.
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Career overview
Civil engineers apply technical knowledge to infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, water systems, and buildings. Requirements, responsibilities, and oversight vary by place and project.
Typical responsibilities
- Review project needs and constraints
- Develop or check design calculations
- Coordinate with project teams
- Consider safety, materials, and environmental factors
Possible education paths
- Civil engineering degree or approved technical route
- Supervised project experience
- Local professional requirements for some responsibilities
Routes and requirements can vary by location and employer.
Work environments
- Engineering consultancies
- Construction sites
- Government
- Utilities
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