Civil & Environmental Engineering
Engineer the sustainable resources and resilient communities people want to live in.
"I was concerned about the workload, but I handled and it and I grew so much, because there鈥檚 always people to help you and always a way to succeed."
College of Engineering
Civil & Environmental Engineering
As a civil or environmental engineer, you鈥檒l apply science, technology, social science听and communication skills to develop sustainable solutions for the needs of today鈥檚 world. Civil engineers plan, design听and maintain the infrastructure of society 鈥� buildings and airports, tunnels and bridges, and water supply and waste management systems. Environmental engineers protect public health and the environment through improving water, energy听and food systems and creating efficient, healthy听and resilient cities.
Beyond devising and managing engineered and coupled engineered-natural infrastructure, civil and environmental engineers provide leadership on technical and societal issues like renewable energy, climate change adaptation, smart transportation systems听and sustainable development. You鈥檒l develop the strong communication skills needed to navigate complex projects, lead diverse teams听and interact with those involved 鈥� public officials, company leaders, government officials听and community members.
Class of 2025, Six Months After Graduation
97%
Employed or in Grad School
$80,955
Average Salary
Recent Employers
Clark Construction Group
Kimley-Horn
Colliers Engineering & Design
Mix It Up
You鈥檙e not just one thing. You鈥檙e a scientist. An artist. A technologist. A maker. A writer. 天美传媒 Mellon听has been mixing it up for decades, and whatever you want to pursue, we鈥檝e got the right mix for you.