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Civil Engineer�s Jobs
Civil engineers have one of the world's most important jobs. They build our quality of life. With creativity and technical skill, civil engineers plan, design, construct and operate the facilities essential to modern life, ranging from bridges and highway systems to water treatment plants and energy-efficient buildings. Civil engineers are problem solvers, meeting the challenges of pollution, traffic congestion, drinking water and energy needs, urban redevelopment and community planning. As the technological revolution expands, as the world's population increases, and as environmental concerns mount, civil engineering skills will be increasingly needed throughout the world. It can truly be said that we cannot have modern civilization without civil engineers.
Unlike any other engineering profession, Civil Engineering has always provided enduring monuments and lasting legacies. From the Pyramids of Egypt to the Roman Aqueducts to the
This profession knows no boundaries and has no language barriers. Civil Engineering graduates must possess vision, leadership, and skills of the designers and builders who achieved our greatest accomplishments. They hold the awesome responsibility for future achievements.
As the technological revolution expands, as the world's population increases, and as environmental concerns mount, civil engineering skills will be needed throughout the world. Whatever area you choose, be it design, construction, research, planning, teaching or management, civil engineering offers you a wide range of career choices. And there's no limit to the personal satisfaction you will feel from helping to make our world a better place to live.
Seven International Wonders of Civil Engineering
Modern civil engineering is probably best defined by its works and its impact on society. Recently, ASCE defined the new "Seven Wonders" of the world, works which epitomize the century's great achievements in the various disciplines of civil engineering: the Channel Tunnel (England & France), the CN Tower (Toronto), the Empire State Building (New York), the Golden Gate Bridge (San Francisco), the Itaipu Dam (Brazil & Paraguay), the Netherlands North Sea Protection Works (Netherlands), and the Panama Canal (Panama).
Disciplines of Civil Engineering
Construction Engineering
The construction phase of a project represents the first tangible result of a design. Using technical and management skills, construction engineers turn designs into reality on time and within budget. They apply their knowledge of construction methods and equipment, along with the principles of financing, planning and managing, to turn the designs of other engineers into successful facilities.
Structural Engineering
Structural engineers face the challenge of designing structures that support their own weight and the loads they carry, and that resist extreme forces from wind, earthquakes, bombings, temperature and others. Bridges, buildings, amusement park rides and many other kinds of projects are included within this specialty. Structural engineers develop appropriate combinations of steel, concrete, timber, plastic and new exotic materials. They also plan and design, and visit project sites to make sure work is done properly.
Geotechnical Engineering
Geotechnical engineering is required in all aspects of civil engineering because most projects are supported by the ground. A geotechnical engineer may develop projects below the ground, such as tunnels, foundations and offshore platforms. They analyze the properties of soil and rock that support and affect the behavior of these structures. They evaluate potential settlements of buildings, the stability of slopes and fills, the seepage of ground water and the effects of earthquakes. They investigate rocks and soils at a project site and determine the best way to support a structure in the ground. They also take part in the design and construction of dams, embankments and retaining walls.
Environmental Engineering
The skills of environmental engineers have become increasingly important as we protect our fragile resources. Environmental engineers translate physical, chemical and biological processes into systems to destroy toxic substances, remove pollutants from water, reduce non-hazardous solid waste volumes, eliminate contaminants from the air and develop groundwater supplies. Environmental engineers are called upon to resolve the problems of providing safe drinking water, cleaning up contaminated sites with hazardous materials, disposing of wastewater and managing solid wastes.
Transportation Engineering
The quality of a community is directly related to the quality of its transportation system. Transportation engineers work to move people, goods and materials safely and efficiently. They find ways to meet our ever-increasing travel needs on land, air and sea. They design, construct and maintain all types of transportation facilities, including airports, highways, railroads, mass transit systems and ports. An important part of transportation engineering is upgrading our transportation capability by improving traffic control and mass transit systems, and by introducing high speed trains, people movers and other intermodal transportation methods.
Water Resources Engineering
Water is essential to our lives, and water resources engineers deal with the physical control of water. They work with others to prevent floods, supply water for cities, industry and agriculture, to protect beaches or to manage and redirect rivers. They design, construct and maintain hydroelectric power facilities, canals, dams, pipelines, pumping stations, locks, seaport facilities or even waterslides.
Civil Engineering is involved with the design and construction of large buildings (skyscrapers), roads and traffic systems, railways, mine sites, canals, waterways water supply and irrigation systems. Mainly the projects tend to be large, costly infrastructure systems, involving teamwork and planning in design and construction.
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