Career Profile
Civil Engineers
Civil engineers design, build, and supervise infrastructure projects and systems.
General Information
Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems. Includes architectural, structural, traffic, and geotechnical engineers. Excludes Hydrologists (19-2043).
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Civil Engineers
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 84 openings per year are projected for Civil Engineers.
Employment Change
Employment for Civil Engineers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 17.0% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $39.35/hour. Entry level workers are paid $28.45, while experienced workers are paid $50.72. The median wage is significantly above average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 754 Civil Engineers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 882.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Civil Engineers are Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services, Nonresidential Building Construction, and Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Civil Engineers include Design, Engineering and Technology, and Building and Construction.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Civil Engineers is Bachelor's. 100% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.