Civil Engineering

Civil engineers are responsible for the design and construction of buildings, highways, bridges, mass transit systems, dams and locks, and municipal water and sewage treatment systems. They often are responsible for planning, managing, operating, and maintaining these facilities.

Civil Engineering comprises several areas of emphasis, including environmental, geo-technical and structural engineering. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at the University of Oklahoma complete fundamental courses in mathematics, chemistry and physics. They also take required general engineering core courses. The last two years of the program focus on specific Civil Engineering courses and professional electives.

Career Opportunities
Bridge Engineer CAD Drafter Engineer Drainage Engineer Field Engineer Geotechnical Engineer Highway Inspection Engineer Hydraulics Engineer Hydrology Engineer Land Development Engineer	Pipeline Engineer Project Architect Engineer Structural Engineer Survey Engineer Survey Party Chief Engineer Transport Manager Waste Water Engineer Water Resources Engineer

Related Skills

• Technical leadership
• Good written and verbal skills
• Works well unsupervised and in groups
• Aptitude for accuracy and details
• Makes sound decisions to solve quantitative problems

Hiring Institutions

• Engineering Firms
• Utility Companies
• Telecommunication Businesses
• Consulting Firms
• Toy Manufacturers
• Athletic Equipment Manufacturers
• Government Agencies
• Construction Industry
• Oil & Gas Industry

Personal Attributes

• High degree of personal integrity
• High personal work ethic
• Creative thinking
• Innovative
• Ensures safety and performance
• Encourages safety and performance
• Encourages teamwork
• Independence
• Analytical thinking
• Capacity for precision, detail and order
• Thoroughness

Career Paths of Recent Graduates

Related Websites

Job Listings:

National Index of Engineering Jobs and Resources
Engineering Central
EngineerJobs.com
Just Engineers
NationJob Network
Biotech Jobs
TopEngineeringJobs.com
OK Job Match

Career Planning:

What You Need to Know About
Occupational Outlook Handbook

Organizations and Associations:

American Society of Civil Engineers Society of Women Engineers
National Society of Black Engineers
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
American Indian Science & Engineering Society

Miscellaneous:

Civil Engineering at the University of Oklahoma