- Choose a program that has courses in the specific areas you are interested in. These can include design, hydraulics, construction, earthquake engineering, soil mechanics, computer methods, construction management, structural mechanics, etc.[14]
- Consider whether you want to take some courses outside your own country, to expand your knowledge of what is happening in civil engineering elsewhere, such as in a country that has very different geological concerns from your own. You might need to have proficiency in another language to be able to do this. Find out what's possible by talking with your university course guidance.
- Ensure that you take courses outside of your intended field. It is possible you will find a different field that you prefer, so try to choose broadly to get a good feel for the different areas open to you within civil engineering.
- During your study (preferably in your junior or senior year): Register for and take the FE/EIT (engineering in training) exam.[16] This exam is an important step in your professional development. It tests on basic knowledge of engineering principles. Additionally, it is typically a prerequisite for the PE Exam (see next).
- When you have graduated and started working: Ensure that you begin preparation for the PE exam.[17] Regardless of what field of civil engineering you work in, becoming a PE will provide you more opportunities and greatly increase your chances of advancement.
- Similar external examination, external testing, or licensing is available in other countries. Ask your university or professional engineering association for details early on.
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Tips
- While civil engineering is a highly technical field, do not neglect your other skills. Communication and writing skills are also becoming increasingly desirable engineering skills because clear communication is vital to a good outcome when dealing with employers, employees, clients, government officials, and other people you'll be required to work with.
- A number of professional engineer's association provide free membership for students, especially when pursuing your masters or PhD qualifications in civil engineering. Be sure to take advantage of this as you'll get lots of support and benefits, as well as being kept updated about innovations and job possibilities.
Things You'll Need
- University entrance requirements for your selected universities
- Suitable subjects studied prior to entrance to university
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Sources and Citations
- The National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying, NCEES, (USA), http://www.ncees.org/ – research source
- ↑ Wisegeek, What does a civil engineer do?, http://www.wisegeek.com/what-does-a-civil-engineer-do.htm
- ↑ Wikipedia, Civil Engineer, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_engineer
- ↑ SET, What do civil engineers do?, http://www.science-engineering.net/civil3_engineering.htm
- ↑ SET, What do civil engineers do?, http://www.science-engineering.net/civil3_engineering.htm
- ↑ Wikipedia, Civil Engineer, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_engineer
- ↑ SET, What do civil engineers do?, http://www.science-engineering.net/civil3_engineering.htm
- ↑ ICE, How to become a civil engineer, http://www.ice.org.uk/Education/Students---Young-Learners/How-to-become-a-Civil-Engineer
- ↑ SET, What do civil engineers do?, http://www.science-engineering.net/civil3_engineering.htm
- ↑ Be Constructive, Civil Engineer, http://www.beconstructive.com.au/career/civil-engineer
- ↑ SET, What do civil engineers do?, http://www.science-engineering.net/civil3_engineering.htm
- ↑ Wikipedia, Civil Engineer, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_engineer
- ↑ Wisegeek, What does a civil engineer do?, http://www.wisegeek.com/what-does-a-civil-engineer-do.htm
- ↑ Wikipedia, Civil Engineer, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_engineer
- ↑ SET, What do civil engineers do?, http://www.science-engineering.net/civil3_engineering.htm
- ↑ SET, What do civil engineers do?, http://www.science-engineering.net/civil3_engineering.htm
- ↑ For more information visit the NCEES at http://www.ncees.org NCEES.
- ↑ NCEES Exams, http://www.ncees.org/exams/professional/
- ↑ Wikipedia, Civil Engineer, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_engineer
- ↑ ASCE, http://www.asce.org/ProgramProductLine.aspx?id=2147485009
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