Build houses, roads, and bridges!
Civil engineers are the people who design and build everything around you - your school, the roads you drive on, bridges, dams, and even the water system!
They make sure buildings don't fall down and roads are safe to drive on.
• The pyramids in Egypt were built by civil engineers!
• Civil engineering is one of the OLDEST types of engineering
• Some civil engineers helped build the Eiffel Tower!
Build real things: You can point to something and say "I helped build that!"
Help everyone: Everyone uses roads, bridges, and buildings every day
Good salary: Civil engineers earn a comfortable living
Always needed: Cities always need new buildings and repairs
1. Love math and science - especially geometry and physics!
2. Go to college - 4 years for a civil engineering degree
3. Get licensed - pass a test to be a Professional Engineer (PE)
4. Work on projects - start as a junior engineer and learn from senior engineers
• Houses and apartments
• Roads and highways
• Bridges over rivers
• Dams to hold water
• Airports and train stations
💭 Remember: This is just information for kids to learn about different jobs. Talk to a parent or school counselor to learn more about any career you're interested in!