Do you like to play games where you get to design your own cities and landscapes? Then civil engineering might be a good fit for you! Civil engineers get to design, build, and maintain structures that are necessary for our modern lives, such as roads, energy systems, airports, and water systems.
Civil engineers design and oversee major projects that include the construction of buildings, transportation systems, and sewage systems. The majority of their time is spent in an office, but they do get to spend time out in the world as well. Civil engineers work for a variety of companies such as Lockheed Martin, Comcast, and Boeing, as well as public entities like cities and states. The median salary for civil engineers is $94,360 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and bachelor’s degree is required, along with state certification for some positions.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Average Salary
$67k
Civil transportation group managers manage projects that contribute to the expansion of transportation planning at local, regional, and national levels.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Average Salary
$70k
Civil engineers manage projects that contribute to the expansion of transportation, sewer, and utilities planning at local, regional, and national levels.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's Degree
Average Salary
$145K
Engineering Project Managers plan, directs, organizes projects including preparing proposals, maintaining financial records, product strategy and ensures the project conforms with safety regulations. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, knowledge of MS Suite, and excellent organizational and prioritization skills with demonstrated attention to detail facing larger volumes of work.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's Degree
Average Salary
$69k
Engineering Inspectors inspect transportation vehicles, weighing meters, industrial instruments, process and equipment to ensure they comply with government and industry regulations. They are responsible for maintaining strong communications with contractors, project engineers and other project stakeholders during all phases of construction. Engineering inspectors must have a strong attention to detail, be able to read design drawings, and have strong verbal and written communication skills.
Education Requirements
Associate's Degree
Average Salary
$59k
Civil Engineering Drafters prepare engineering designs and related technical information. They assist in developing detailed design documents to be used in construction packages using CAD software. Also, they must be able to work with others in the department as required by the project.
Education Requirements
Associates Degree
Average Salary
$63k
Land Surveyors plan, direct and conduct legal surveys in order to create and determine property boundaries, contours and prepare for drawings, plans, records and official documents. They maintain and operate all instruments and equipment needed to complete surveying tasks. Surveyors need written and verbal communication skills and is comfortable with computers.
Career salary data provided by: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook handbook and O*NET OnLine.
