Civil Engineer
Design and build the infrastructure people rely on every day
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Trabajos a los que lleva
- Site Engineer
- Structural Engineer
- Project Manager
- Geotechnical Engineer
- Transportation Engineer
Antes de empezar
- ✓ Strong math & physics foundation
- ✓ Bachelor's in engineering or willingness to pursue one
25 misiones hasta Civil Engineer
4 mundos, 25 misiones. Toca cualquier círculo para abrirlo; el que brilla es el siguiente.
If you're not from an engineering background, start here.
Learn the core subjects that every civil engineer must know.
Get on-site experience — it's non-negotiable in this field.
Get licensed and start applying.
Más sobre esta carrera
Sobre el trabajo, el salario donde vives, preguntas frecuentes y a dónde puede llevarte esta carrera después.
Sobre el trabajo
Qué harías
- Planificar y diseñar sistemas y estructuras de transporte o de agua con herramientas CAD
- Calcular cargas, caudales de agua y esfuerzos de materiales para fijar especificaciones de diseño
- Analizar levantamientos, mapas, planos y datos geológicos
- Inspeccionar obras para comprobar el avance frente al diseño y las normas de seguridad
- Dirigir trabajos de construcción, operación o mantenimiento en obra
- Asegurar que los proyectos cumplan las normas ambientales, de seguridad y otras normas oficiales
Dónde trabajarías
- Empresas de servicios de ingeniería (cerca del 51% de los ingenieros civiles de EE. UU.)
- Gobierno estatal (cerca del 11% en EE. UU.)
- Gobierno local (cerca del 10% en EE. UU.)
- Construcción de edificios no residenciales
- Gobierno federal
Caminos posibles
- Ingeniería de construcción
- Ingeniería geotécnica
- Ingeniería estructural
- Ingeniería de transporte
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Build Your Math & Physics Foundation 6 pasos
Master calculus, linear algebra & differential equations
Master calculus, linear algebra & differential equations
Abrir este paso ↑Re-familiarize yourself with engineering drafting fundamentals
Re-familiarize yourself with engineering drafting fundamentals
Abrir este paso ↑Practice solving statics problems to understand structural loading
Practice solving statics problems to understand structural loading
Abrir este paso ↑Study mechanics (statics & dynamics) thoroughly
Study mechanics (statics & dynamics) thoroughly
Abrir este paso ↑Learn fluid mechanics & thermodynamics basics
Learn fluid mechanics & thermodynamics basics
Abrir este paso ↑Take a bridge course or online engineering foundation program
Take a bridge course or online engineering foundation program
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Core Civil Engineering 7 pasos
Study structural analysis & design (steel, concrete, timber)
Study structural analysis & design (steel, concrete, timber)
Abrir este paso ↑Learn geotechnical engineering — soil mechanics & foundations
Learn geotechnical engineering — soil mechanics & foundations
Abrir este paso ↑Study environmental engineering basics (water and wastewater treatment)
Study environmental engineering basics (water and wastewater treatment)
Abrir este paso ↑Learn construction planning techniques (CPM/PERT charts)
Learn construction planning techniques (CPM/PERT charts)
Abrir este paso ↑Study transportation engineering & highway design
Study transportation engineering & highway design
Abrir este paso ↑Learn surveying (total station, GPS, leveling)
Learn surveying (total station, GPS, leveling)
Abrir este paso ↑Master AutoCAD, Civil 3D & structural analysis software (STAAD.Pro)
Master AutoCAD, Civil 3D & structural analysis software (STAAD.Pro)
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Internships & Field Experience 6 pasos
Intern with a construction firm or government PWD department
Intern with a construction firm or government PWD department
Abrir este paso ↑Learn to read blueprints & prepare BOQ (bill of quantities)
Learn to read blueprints & prepare BOQ (bill of quantities)
Abrir este paso ↑Familiarize yourself with local building codes, zoning laws, and permitting processes
Familiarize yourself with local building codes, zoning laws, and permitting processes
Abrir este paso ↑Gain hands-on experience with material testing (concrete slump, soil compaction)
Gain hands-on experience with material testing (concrete slump, soil compaction)
Abrir este paso ↑Shadow a site engineer through a full project cycle
Shadow a site engineer through a full project cycle
Abrir este paso ↑Practice site safety protocols & quality control
Practice site safety protocols & quality control
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Certifications & Job Hunt 6 pasos
Get your Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent
Get your Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent
Abrir este paso ↑In India: clear GATE for PSU jobs or pursue M.Tech
In India: clear GATE for PSU jobs or pursue M.Tech
Abrir este paso ↑Keep abreast of green building standards like LEED and sustainable infrastructure
Keep abreast of green building standards like LEED and sustainable infrastructure
Abrir este paso ↑Learn bidding, tendering, and contract negotiation strategies
Learn bidding, tendering, and contract negotiation strategies
Abrir este paso ↑Build a portfolio of projects (design reports, site photos)
Build a portfolio of projects (design reports, site photos)
Abrir este paso ↑Apply to construction firms, consultancies, and government departments
Apply to construction firms, consultancies, and government departments
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Preguntas frecuentes sobre Civil Engineer
Respuestas claras sobre salarios, duración y metodología.
¿Cuánto se tarda en ser Civil Engineer?
Esta ruta estima 4–6 years (degree) or 1–2 years (post-grad switch). Tiene 4 fases y 25 pasos, desde «Build Your Math & Physics Foundation» hasta «Certifications & Job Hunt».
¿Cómo llego a ser Civil Engineer?
Sigue las 4 fases en orden, empezando por la fase 1, «Build Your Math & Physics Foundation». Tu primera tarea: Master calculus, linear algebra & differential equations
¿Cuánto gana un Civil Engineer?
El sueldo depende del país. El recuadro de salario de esta página muestra la estimación de DraftMyCareer, en moneda local, para el país elegido en el menú.
¿Qué necesito antes de empezar?
Esta ruta indica: Strong math & physics foundation; Bachelor's in engineering or willingness to pursue one.
¿Qué habilidades necesita un Civil Engineer?
Esta ruta cubre: Structural Analysis, AutoCAD, Surveying, Project Management, Materials Science, Fluid Mechanics.
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