Civil Engineering

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Civil Engineering

• By Mike Voegele

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Job Description

• Use both mathematical and science concepts and
  apply them in a practical way.
• Responsibilities
• Planning
• Designing
• Inspecting
• Maintenance
• Safety
• Use both mathematical and science concepts and
  apply them in a practical way.
• After a few years on the job, an engineer will
  start to specialize in a certain area.

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Working Conditions

• Works both in the office and on the jobsite.
• Works about 8-10 hours a day and will work longer
  if a deadline is approaching.
• Makes phone calls, calculations, and
  presentations while in the office.
• Performs inspection while on the jobsite.
• Start with about 10 vacation days a year and will
  increase to about 20 with experience.

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Career Path

• Trainee
• Out of College (35,000-45,000)
• Junior Engineer
• 2 yrs. on Job (45,000-50,000)
• Intermediate Engineer
• Newly licensed (50,000-65,000)
• Senior Engineer
• Experienced with license (60,000-80,000)
• Manager/Senior Partner
• Master Degree w/ experience (70,000-100,000)

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Education Requirements

• Degree
• Bachelors (4 yrs.)
• Master or PhD (8 or more yrs.)
• Classes
• Math
• Science
• English
• Computers

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Related Jobs

• Different Type of Engineering
• Mechanical
• Electrical
• Computer
• Agricultural
• Building Inspector
• Land Surveyor
• Planner

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Advantages

• Great Benefits
• 10-20 Vacation Days
• Pension Plan
• Health Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave
• Great Pay
• 45,000-100,000

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Disadvantages

• Income influenced by economic fluctuations.
• Deadlines to meet.
• Long days
• Work on weekends
• Mistakes can be deadly.

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Career Choice

• Always interested in engineering
• Wanted to find ways to improve our roads,
  buildings, etc.
• Great pay and benefits.
• Like to work outdoors.

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College Selection

• Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
• Established in 1957
• Over 16,000 students
• 7,000 a year
• Lower cost.
• Can come home and work for my dad everyday.