Title: Civil Engineer Career Profile | Job Description, Salary, and Growth | Truity
Headings: Civil Engineer
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Content: Engineering services
49%
State government, excluding education and hospitals
11
Local government, excluding education and hospitals
10
Nonresidential building construction
6
Federal government, excluding postal service
3
Civil engineers work in a variety of locations and conditions. When working on designs, civil engineers may spend most of their time indoors in offices. However, construction engineers may spend much of their time outdoors at construction sites monitoring operations or solving onsite problems. Some jobs may require frequent relocation to different areas and offices in jobsite trailers. Civil engineers who function as project managers may work from cars or trucks as they move from site to site. Many civil engineers work for government agencies in government office buildings or facilities. Occasionally, civil engineers travel abroad to work on large engineering projects in other countries. Work Schedules
Civil engineers typically work full time and some work more than 40 hours per week. Engineers who direct projects may need to work extra hours to monitor progress on the projects, to ensure that designs meet requirements, and to guarantee that deadlines are met. Education and Training
Civil engineers need a bachelor’s degree.