Title: What Does a Civil Engineer Do?
Headings: What Does a Civil Engineer Do?
What Does a Civil Engineer Do?
Career Defined
Important Facts About This Occupation
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Specializations
Job Outlook
Popular Schools
ECPI University
Southern New Hampshire University
Liberty University
Penn Foster High School
Northcentral University

Content: Those who specialize in transportation, for example, may focus on designing roads, planning traffic light systems, or making street changes that reduce traffic. They must consider the needs of communities when designing and building new roads, which can involve researching population and travel trends. Others may specialize in structural development, designing buildings and other erected structures. For example, you might take part in the planning and construction of new concert stadium that offers fewer obstructed-view seats. You could create a sports arena where night games are lit entirely by stored solar energy. You may even have a hand in the design of roller coasters or water park rides. Job Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS, www.bls.gov ), the employment of civil engineers is expected to grow 2% from 2019-2029. Along with increased population, this job growth will be an effect of greater efforts to improve U.S. infrastructure. There will be an increased number of opportunities to design and repair street and water systems, buildings, and pollution management networks. Civil engineers who stay up to date with innovations in science, like nanotechnology and alternative energy, will experience the best employment and promotion opportunities.