• Civil Engineers
  • Architecture and Construction
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 93,991
    $61,526 range bar $152,098
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Slow 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 Annual
Job Growth +0.5%
Job Openings 6

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