Civil engineers design infrastructure like roads, buildings, and water systems. They consider factors such as costs and durability. Some civil engineers manage projects and construction sites, while others work in design, research, or teaching. Civil engineers fix and replace aging infrastructure and their jobs depend on the economy and construction levels.

1. By:
Andrés Fernando Portillo

2. “Civil engineers design things. These might be
roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams,
bridges, or water supply and sewage systems.
They must consider many factors in their
designs, from the costs to making sure the
structure will stay intact during bad weather.
This is one of the oldest types of engineering.”
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3. Many civil engineers manage people and
projects. A civil engineer may oversee a
construction site or be a city engineer. Others
may work in design, construction, research,
and teaching. There are many specialties
within civil engineering, such as structural,
construction, environment, and transportation.
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4. For example, they will need to fix and
replace buildings and roads as they
continue to become old, unsafe, and worn
out.
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5. Some job openings will occur to replace those who
go to other jobs or leave the labor force. Job
openings will also depend on where you live.
There may not be as many jobs when the economy
is doing poorly. This is because there is often less
construction at such times.
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6. 1) Often they work at construction sites.
2) They should be able to work as part of a
team. People skills are important.
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