Important facts about the career:

• Overall job opportunities in engineering are expected to be good, but it will vary in specialty

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering is required for most jobs

• Starting salaries are among the highest of all college graduates

• Continuing education is critical for engineers as technology advances constantly

About the job itself:

Engineers combine the rules of science and mathematics to develop economical solutions to technical problems. Their job is to build something they were asked, scientifically and socially correct. Civil engineers are involved with the design, development and construction of projects. It's their responsibility to ensure safe, timely, and well-resourced completion of projects. Most common things civil engineers do is to build highways and waste management projects.

Civil Engineer's salary like most other jobs depends on your experience:

Less then 1 year experience- 20$/hour

1-4 years of experience - 23$/hour

5-9 years of experience - 29$/hour

10-19 years of experience - 33$/hour

20 years or more - 36$ per hour