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What’s unique to Civil Engineering?Designing structures that help people, such as– Roads– Buildings– Bridges– Tunnels– Water Treatment Plants– Dams
Do all Civil Engineers do the same thing?
No, there are many different branches of Civil Engineering, which include:– Structural Engineering– Geotechnical Engineering– Transportation Engineering– Environmental Engineering– Water Resources Engineering
Geotechnical Engineers Design
Foundations
LandfillsPhoto courtesy of Black & Veatch
Tunnels
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Photo courtesy of MWRAPhoto courtesy of MWRA
Environmental Engineers Design
Water Treatment Plant Processes
Underground Storage Tank Excavations
Photo courtesy of Black & Veatch
Environmental Engineers Also Design
Hazardous Waste Remediation
Wastewater Treatment Plant Processes Pipelines
Photo courtesy of Black & Veatch
Photo courtesy of Black & Veatch
Photo courtesy of Black & Veatch
What kind of education do I need to become a Civil Engineer?
• Degree from a 4-year accredited university• Typical Civil Engineering classes– Calculus– Physics– Chemistry– English/Communications– Electives (i.e. History, French, Theatre, fun classes!)
• Start taking classes in high school if possible
What kind of people can become Civil Engineers?
All kinds!
Civil Engineering is a fun and rewarding career.You too can become a Civil Engineer!