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Facts on Civil Engineers
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Becoming a Civil Engineer
Average Pay for Civil Engineers
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2016 Salary Information for Civil Engineers
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Civil engineers design and oversee construction projects having to do with civil infrastructure, the structures that our society depends upon to function. For example, civil engineers design highways, tunnels and bridges. They also design more complex structures such as dams, airports, sewer systems and sewage treatment facilities. Civil engineers typically spend their time either in offices or at construction sites. Job Description
The design and construction of civil infrastructure is a complex business. Civil engineers might begin a project by gathering information about the proposed location of a project by looking at maps and survey data. Before design can begin in earnest, engineers must consider the potential costs and environmental impacts, how long it will take, and what materials should be used based on the type of soil at the site. During the design process, civil engineers use complex computer software. Once construction has started, engineers ensure that the actual structure adheres closely to their design. Becoming a Civil Engineer
Individuals who wish to become a civil engineer should plan to pursue at least a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related subject, such as geotechnical or transportation engineering, at a school accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, or ABET.