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Civil Engineer
Plans, designs, and oversees construction of infrastructure such as buildings, roads, bridges, and water systems.
Also known as: Structural Engineer, Site Engineer
Compare with another careerWhat you do
Prepares structural designs and drawings, calculates loads and material requirements, and coordinates with architects, contractors, and regulatory bodies. Spends time on construction sites monitoring progress and quality, in addition to office-based design and documentation work.
Typical work environment
Split between office design work and active construction sites, often outdoors and involving coordination across large project teams and contractors.
Typical entry point
Site engineer or graduate design engineer at a construction firm, infrastructure developer, or government public works department
Relevant subjects
Core
MathematicsPhysics
Also relevant
Geography
Relevant interests
Core
Construction
Also relevant
ArchitectureEnvironment
Useful skills
CAD· AdvancedAutoCAD· AdvancedProblem solving· IntermediateOrganization· IntermediateLeadership· Intermediate
These are useful, relevant skills to build over time — not a checklist you need to already have.
Common education routes
Bachelor's degree—Civil EngineeringPrimary route
Master's degree—Civil EngineeringCommon route
Bachelor's degree—Urban & Regional PlanningAlternative route
These are common routes in, not the only path — and not a university or course recommendation.
Career characteristics
High job securityHigh social impactStrong leadership opportunities
General tendencies for this career, not a guarantee — actual roles vary by employer and location.
Industries
ConstructionInfrastructureGovernment
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TechnicalField-basedSTEM
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