Civil Engineering By: Mike Voegele

Job Description  Use both mathematical and science concepts and apply them in a practical way.  Responsibilities –Planning –Designing –Inspecting –Maintenance –Safety  Use both mathematical and science concepts and apply them in a practical way.  After a few years on the job, an engineer will start to specialize in a certain area.

Working Conditions  Works both in the office and on the jobsite.  Works about 8-10 hours a day and will work longer if a deadline is approaching.  Makes phone calls, calculations, and presentations while in the office.  Performs inspection while on the jobsite.  Start with about 10 vacation days a year and will increase to about 20 with experience.

Career Path  Trainee –Out of College ($35,000-$45,000)  Junior Engineer –2 yrs. on Job ($45,000-$50,000)  Intermediate Engineer –Newly licensed ($50,000-$65,000)  Senior Engineer –Experienced with license ($60,000-$80,000)  Manager/Senior Partner –Master Degree w/ experience ($70,000-$100,000)

Education Requirements  Degree –Bachelor’s (4 yrs.) –Master or PhD (8 or more yrs.)  Classes –Math –Science –English –Computers

Related Jobs  Different Type of Engineering –Mechanical –Electrical –Computer –Agricultural  Building Inspector  Land Surveyor  Planner

Advantages  Great Benefits –10-20 Vacation Days –Pension Plan –Health Insurance –Paid Sick Leave  Great Pay –$45,000-$100,000

Disadvantages  Income influenced by economic fluctuations.  Deadlines to meet. –Long days –Work on weekends  Mistakes can be deadly.

Career Choice  Always interested in engineering  Wanted to find ways to improve our roads, buildings, etc.  Great pay and benefits.  Like to work outdoors.

College Selection  Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville –Established in 1957 –Over 16,000 students –$7,000 a year  Lower cost.  Can come home and work for my dad everyday.