What are the interests and skills required to be an effective and productive civil engineer?

Civil engineers typically have the following interests: Have realistic interests. They like work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They like to work with plants, animals, and physical materials such as wood, tools, and machinery.

What experience do you need to be a civil engineer?

Civil engineers need a bachelor’s degree. They typically need a graduate degree and a license for promotion to senior positions. Although licensure requirements vary from state to state, civil engineers usually must be licensed if they provide services directly to the public.

Why did you choose construction engineering management as your specialization?

Students have worked as locally as their hometown and as far away as Norway! Our students take internship opportunities to work as paid employees in the construction industry and perform duties with increasing responsibilities in field operations, office operations and project management.

What attracts you to a career in the construction industry?

By pursuing a career in construction you are making a big difference to your local community and even further afield! You can be involved in designing, planning and developing projects that can make a real difference too many people.

Why is civil engineering a good career?

Civil engineers have become experts in creating sustainable and environmentally friendly buildings and systems. Multiplied over many communities, the energy and emissions savings can make a real difference in the environment. Other life-improving functions can also make communities better places to live.

What appeals to you about the career in engineering?

Engineering is a lucrative career. Engineering graduates receive the highest starting salary of any discipline. Engineers help sustain our nation’s international competitiveness, maintain our standard of living, ensure a strong national security, and protect public safety.

What qualities do you consider for an engineer to have?

10 Characteristics of Successful Engineers [Infographic]

• Teamwork. Teamwork drives the successful completion of a project.
• Continuous learning.
• Creativity.
• Problem solving.
• Analytical ability.
• Communication skills.
• Logical thinking.
• Attention to detail.