Civil Engineer

Welcome to The 2011 Hot Jobs Guide

Why It’s Hot:

Job growth for civil engineers over the next decade is predicted to be 24%, .nearly 3 times the average for all

professions. As America's infrastructure ages, it will be in serious need of repairs. Civil engineers are the ones who will devise new bridges, roads, and tunnels to replace the old ones.

• What You’ll Do:

As one of the oldest engineering careers, a civil engineer will plan and supervise the building of society’s infrastructure. Examples of civil engineering works are buildings, dams, and highways. Projects can be new designs or replacements of previously inefficient structures. Civil engineering specialties can include construction, environmental, structural, and transportation, among others. Civil engineering is expected to be in high demand as contemporary infrastructure ages and requires replacement. The wear and tear of society means civil engineers will have steady employment for the foreseeable future. However, exact numbers of civil engineering jobs will rely upon construction needs. Large cities and developing countries such as China will have a greater need for competent civil engineers. With the current interest in green engineering and construction techniques, it is believed that a lengthy growth phase for civil engineers will be occurring in the near future. New green energy production facilities are expected to require civil engineers as well. Also, the integration of infrastructure into the natural environment is a new interest in civil engineering.