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What is a Civil Engineer? Median Salary
$87,060
Unemployment Rate
1%
Number of Jobs
5,500
What is a Civil Engineer? Median Salary
$87,060
Unemployment Rate
1%
Number of Jobs
5,500
Civil engineers are responsible for the world's most inspiring buildings, bridges and roads, as well as some of the less thrilling – yet no less structurally sound – buildings, bridges and roads. Some of these incredible structures include the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and "Spaghetti Junction" in Birmingham, England, which wouldn't be possible without talented civil engineers. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, the scope of the profession is "the design and maintenance of public works such as roads, bridges, water and energy systems as well as public facilities like ports, railways and airports." Civil engineering dates back centuries and is one of the largest sectors in the engineering field. Civil engineers are involved with these projects at every step, from the beginning designs to the construction to the oversight when the project is complete. Job responsibilities include analysis – especially in the planning stage – of survey reports and maps. A civil engineer's duties may also include breaking down construction costs and considering government regulations and potential environmental hazards. Civil engineers also perform experiments, whether that's testing soils to determine the strength of a project's foundation or assessing building materials to determine whether, for instance, concrete or asphalt would work best for a certain project.