Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering is concerned with the improvement and care of the built and natural environments and deals with planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of buildings, dams, bridges, harbors, power facilities, pollution control facilities, water supply, and transportation systems.
Program Educational Objectives
The educational objectives of the civil engineering program at North Carolina State University are to prepare its graduates to:
- function successfully in a professional environment by utilizing and enhancing their problem-solving and communication skills
- continue learning through graduate or other professional education and obtaining licensure where appropriate
- provide professional leadership within their companies, engineering societies and civic organizations, and provide mentoring to those under their supervision and influence
- promote organizational success with consideration of cost and time management while practicing and promoting ethical behavior and stewardship of a sustainable environment
Career Opportunities
The curriculum provides academic preparation for students considering a career in industries, consulting firms, or government agencies. Some graduates pursue careers in companies that operate in one local area while others pursue national or international opportunities. Civil Engineering also offers opportunities for entrepreneurs to start their own companies in a wide variety of specialty areas. The curriculum also offers a technical background used by students who go on to graduate study in law and business as well as engineering. Many civil engineers advance to positions of substantial leadership, responsibility, and reward.
©Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering
