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Architecture and Construction
- Annual Median Wage$ 93,590$65,160
$145,010Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Fast Growing
- Civil engineers plan, design, and supervise the construction and maintenance of building and infrastructure projects. These projects may include facilities, bridges, roads, tunnels, and water and sewage systems.
What do they typically do
- Analyze plans, survey reports, maps, and other data related to project design
- Consider regulations, site selection, and other factors relevant to a project
- Analyze the results of tests on soil and building materials to determine strength for foundations and other support
- Prepare cost estimates for equipment, materials, and labor to determine a project's economic feasibility
- Use design software to plan transportation systems, hydraulic systems, and structures
- Submit permit applications to local, state, and federal agencies, as needed, and confirm that projects comply with regulations
- Perform or oversee surveying to establish building locations, site layouts, grades, and elevations to guide construction
- Manage the construction or repair, maintenance, and replacement of buildings and infrastructure
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +1.3%Job Opening 857Education & Training
- Education Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
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