Civil Engineer

Civil engineers design and supervise the construction of large-scale construction and infrastructure projects.

Interests & Skills

Being Indoors

Computers & Technology

Detail-Oriented

Leadership

Math & Numbers

Troubleshooting

What You'll Need

Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree or Project Management Certification

More About This Career

Civil engineers often split time between the office and project sites, which might include new roads and highways, bridges, tunnels, dams, water and sewage facilities, and electrical plants.

REsources

*Wage information from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Careers you may also be interested in

Sprinkler Fitter

Plumber

Surveyor

looking for a job?

find it with careerStarter!

CareerStarter helps you explore careers in construction and maintenance right on your phone! Explore the various construction career pathways, take a career quiz, create your resume and connect to employers and educational opportunities near you!