Who turns ideas into reality

A civil engineer is one of the oldest professions in the engineering field.
Civil engineers turn complex ideas into reality.

what civil engineer does....

Basically, this is the side of engineering concerned with designing, building, and maintaining public works.Civil engineers focus on structures and facilities such as transportation routes, features (tunnels, bridges, flyovers), and hubs (such as airports and bus interchanges), water treatment (sewage, dams, pipelines, etc.) government buildings (police and fire stations, major office buildings, etc.), and other structures required on a large public scale. In some countries, such as the United States, civil engineering also involves military engineering.Another way of looking at what a civil engineer does is to see it as a role of reducing complex ideas initiated by policymakers, chief executives, and other such people into concrete reality.

civil engineer study program.

In general, in most countries civil engineering requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, which will usually take about four years. Depending on where you study, you may also need to take a formal certification course at the end of the degree, and in some countries, being licensed (licensure) is a prerequisite to being allowed to work or as or call yourself a "civil engineer".

civil engineer should know.....

Being given the opportunity to apply the theory to real-life examples will help you to grasp the principles faster and will probably
increase your enthusiasm for your chosen career as well.


a. Start thinking about how to specialize as your degree studies move on. From the start, find out all you can about the different types of civil engineering options open to you so that you're alert to what might end up being of most interest to you. Specializations might include coastal engineering, environmental issues, traffic and transportation, structural engineering, highway construction and maintenance, and so forth.

b. Get an internship. While in school, if it at all possible, obtain an internship in the civil field that most interests you. Most engineering firms have some type of internship program. The experience you gain is invaluable not only to helping you establish and clarify your career goals, but also in gaining valuable experience for your resume which will make you a highly desirable entry level engineer. Construction experience (internship) in your field of interest may have as much, if not more, value for your future career as a civil engineer as good results in your degree.


c. If you're in the United States, you'll need to undertake some specific examinations. They are like.. FE/EIT (engineering in training) exam, PE Exam and external examination, external testing, or licensing is available in other countries.

d. Join the relevant professional organization that caters for civil engineers in your country. Once you're working as a civil engineer, belonging to such an organization is the means for staying updated as to new developments, helps with your networking opportunities, and enables you to give back your knowledge to other engineers through seminars, etc., and through teaching in universities.In the United States, the relevant organization is the ASCE, or the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Civil engineers are usually found in one of the following organisations:

Contractors - who traditionally manage the construction work on site, develop and design construction processes and techniques and supervise a professional team
Consultants - who are concerned with the design and planning of projects and their effect on the environment
Public service organisation and utilities - who investigate the need for roads, bridges, tunnels, etc and then maintain and manage the structures once they are there.

There are three kinds of civil engineer:

Engineering technician, who has basic knowledge of engineering principles and vital technical skills.
Incorporated engineer, who uses technical knowledge and good management skills to lead project teams
Chartered engineer, who is an innovator at the forefront of design solutions

what does a good civil engineer require...

Civil engineering requires good mathematics, design, and science skills. In addition, having a "big picture" mentality, creativity, the ability to function as a member of a team, the ability to work without supervision and to handle high levels of responsibility, the ability to clearly and concisely communicate your ideas both verbally, and through the use of writing and images, are all important, well-rounded features to ensure a successful civil engineering career


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