Civil engineers design and supervise the construction of large-scale construction and infrastructure projects.
Being Indoors
Computers & Technology
Detail-Oriented
Leadership
Math & Numbers
Troubleshooting
Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree or Project Management Certification
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.
*Wage information from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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