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Historically, civil engineering encompassed all engineering endeavors not associated with military activities. Because of its origin and history, it still embraces a wide variety of technological areas.

Civil engineers oversee the design and construction of facilities for society's use. Working with problems which directly affect the health and economic vitality of people and communities, civil engineers contribute their expertise to such problems as waste disposal, environmental pollution, transportation systems design, water resource development, and the design, construction, and rehabilitation of constructed facilities.

A Civil Engineering degree provides a wide variety of career options in industry, government, consulting, management, teaching, research, marketing, and sales.


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