Civil Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities: Civil engineers design supervise, construct, operate, and maintain large construction projects and systems, including roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and system foe water supply and sewage treatment. Civil engineers usually work indoors in offices. However many spend time outdoors at construction sites so they can monitor operations or solve problems onsite.

Salary: $50,580 – $69,904

Education: Civil engineers need a bachelor’s degree, either in civil engineering or civil engineering technology. Typically, they need a graduate degree and licensure for promotion to senior positions. Though licensure requirements vary within the U.S., civil engineers must usually be licensed in the locations where they provide services publicly.