Civil Engineers
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Occupation Description
Civil engineers implement engineering duties in planning, laying out, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures, and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, dams, pipelines, power plants, channels, irrigation projects, and water and sewage systems. Work will also require understanding of architectural, structural, ocean, geo-technical, and traffic engineer’s duties.
Total Employees In 2010
258100
Job Openings By 2025
104400
Growth Rate
19.4%
Required Work Experience
None
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