A civil engineer designs and oversees the construction of public works, such as roads, bridges, dams, tunnels, buildings, airports, water and sewage systems, and other large infrastructure projects.

These professionals understand the environment and how they can use it safely, intelligently, and economically to improve our quality of life.

Civil engineering is an exciting profession. Those that work in this field can see the results of their work: a completed bridge, a high-rise building, a subway station, or a hydroelectric dam.