This document discusses why people become civil engineers and the career opportunities in the field. It notes that civil engineers are drawn to the profession because they want to design and build structures, solve problems, change people's lives, and shape the future. The document outlines some of the areas civil engineers can work in, such as geotechnical, structural, and project management engineering. It also provides examples of the types of projects civil engineers are involved in, such as skyscrapers like The Shard in London, disaster recovery efforts, and infrastructure projects. Finally, the document discusses different career paths for civil engineers, including getting a university degree and working internationally or domestically in areas like drainage design.