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Civil Engineering job scope?
I come across this job title and it sounds kinda chic. Anyone able to tell me more, like what is the basic criteria such as being strong in maths,etc. and what work that the job holder actually do. Others issues I would like to know are like what sort of money he earns, what potentials and alternatives are available ?
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- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
The basic criteria is surviving engineering school. An engineering education is a rigorous 4-5 year program designed to develop a problem-solving mindset, and give you the specific education needed to get started into your chosen field. You don't have to be "strong" in any particular subject area, you just need to be strong in the areas of study skills and work ethic. Its less about talent and more about willingness to work hard and desire to learn.
Civil engineering is one of the more broad engineering fields, it encompasses many specialties. With a general civil education, you could start out in any of its fields and specialize on the job, or you can steer your eduction towards one specific area with the electives you take. A quick overview of civil disciplines:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_engineering#Sub...
From personal experience I can tell you about the day-to-day work of structural and traffic engineers. I have a BS in civil engineering with an emphasis on structures, and my masters degree is in structural engineering. I work as a bridge designer. I use computer software to analyze structures, design structures by using math and design code equations to choose proper materials and element sizes for different parts of the structure. I lay out the geometry of the bridge, which sometimes I draw using software, or sometimes pass along to our drafting people to draw. Sometimes we do bridge inspections and site visits for upcoming projects, allowing us to get out of the office.
I did work as an intern in transportation engineering for a few summers. Transportation engineers layout roadways, do calculations related to earth moving and quantities, perform drainage calculations, some minor surveying work, some do traffic layouts, etc.
One advantage of civil engineering is the broadness of the education. It allows you to specialize, while still learning enough about other fields to effectively communicate with other specialists and perform minor tasks outside of your field that you may need. And later on, should you decide you prefer a different civil field than the one you've started in, the style and quality of your education makes transitioning to another specialty and learning its details relatively easy.