CIVIL ENGINEERING at Purdue University

Civil engineers shape our world by creating, designing, and improving the infrastructure of our communities. They engineer systems that create safe forms of shelter, protect our coastlines and waterways, supply clean energy, provide access to clean water and sanitation, and allow safe and efficient movement of people and goods.

In civil engineering, we encourage our students to have big, bold, noble dreams and empower them to realize those visions. Our program prepares students to tackle future challenges and serve as key stakeholders in improving our society. We offer multiple pathways for students to find their passion. Our large number of open technical elective courses allows students the flexibility to tailor their education towards their desired future career.

Careers in Civil Engineering

Civil engineers build and sustain communities, allowing graduates to work in towns/ cities of any size here in the US or around the world. In addition, with a focus on natural and built environments, your career can be in an office, a lab, out in the field, or a combination of all. Civil engineers find successful careers in many sectors of both private and public organizations here in the US and abroad. Graduates often work on projects that include:

• harbors, ports, waterways, and irrigation facilities
• water supply systems and pipelines
• wind, solar, and hydro-electric power systems
• bridges, dams, and levees
• contaminant flows, used-water treatment facilities, and air and geoenvironmental remediation
• airports, roads, highways, railroads, public transit, and intelligent transportation systems
• stadiums, skyscrapers, office buildings, housing, and offshore facilities