What Do Civil Engineers Do?

Civil engineers are key to the design, construction, and maintenance of all forms of infrastructure as well as solving the tough environmental problems of the 21^st century. A civil engineering degree prepares you for a wide range of career opportunities. Lawrence Tech graduates have careers as design engineers, project managers, and president for engineering companies. They work on large infrastructure projects such as roadways, tunnels, bridges, water treatment plants, stadiums and buildings, as well as specialized environmental projects such as contaminant remediation, river restoration, and waste containment facilities.

In recent years, Lawrence Tech’s civil engineering graduates have enjoyed a 100 percent placement rate. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that job opportunities in civil engineering will increase by as much as 20 percent by 2010. Recent National Society of Professional Engineers income and salary surveys peg the median annual salary for civil engineers at approximately $77,000.

For more information on the exciting and chalenging profession of Civil Engineering, visit the American Society of Civil Engineers at www.asce.org.