Civil engineering is responsible for planning, designing, building, and managing civil structures to meet the needs of a growing population. From roads, bridges, and railways to dams, waterways, and airports, civil engineering at Michigan Tech prepares you to make your mark on the world.
A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Michigan Tech prepares you to address the structural needs of society for both rural and urban populations. Civil engineers are the people’s engineers, working to better the lives of everyone through the design, construction, and maintenance of the built environment. Improve roadways and bridges in rural communities. Advance the sustainable use of water supplies and sewage systems in major cities. Design and construct buildings for optimal use and safety.
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At Michigan Tech, civil engineering is as much a practice as it is a course of study. Work closely with experienced faculty among real built environments. Hone your design skills in a project-based curriculum. Participate in research projects that develop real solutions in infrastructure sustainability, alternative energy, waste management, and more.
Join the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering (CEGE) community. Collaborate with your fellow civil engineering students in the CEGE Student Success Center. Join professional organizations like the American Society of Civil Engineers or Institute of Transportation Engineers. Work with the department's academic advisors to design a course of study that meets your career needs.
What Will I Study?
As a civil engineering major at Michigan Tech, you'll build on a foundation of engineering principles and physical sciences, gain technical and problem-solving skills, and work with design principles and scientific theories. In the lab and out in the field, you'll develop hands-on expertise working with industry-standard equipment on groundbreaking research and product development.
Before you graduate, put your civil engineering skills to the test in either an industry-sponsored Senior Design capstone project or collaborative Enterprise team. Customize your civil engineering degree with four unique pathways: built infrastructure, transportation, water resources, or general civil engineering. Focus your studies with advanced coursework in the following areas:
- Structural Concrete Design
- Traffic Engineering
- Transportation Design
- Airport Planning and Design
- Water Resources Engineering
- Railroad Engineering
Tomorrow Needs Civil Engineers to Support Infrastructure
Engineer sustainable solutions to maintain critical infrastructure. Fix traffic congestion. Work on urban redevelopment and community planning. Tackle pollution and society's energy needs. Analyze risks posed by natural hazards, such as floods and earthquakes.
Civil engineering's impact on society is evident in the designs of the Hoover Dam and the Interstate Highway. Design the next Golden Gate Bridge, Panama Canal, or Empire State Building. Civil engineers at Michigan Tech are ready for what tomorrow needs. Are you?
Engineering Enterprise Concentration
You can pursue an Enterprise concentration by taking part in Michigan Tech's award-winning Enterprise program. It's a great way to enhance your undergraduate degree. Enterprise is when students work in teams on real projects, with real clients, in an environment that's more like a business than a classroom. Choose from among 25 Enterprise teams on campus to invent products, provide services, and pioneer solutions. Tackle real-world design projects for industry sponsors or take part in a national competition (or both). This concentration can add courses in business and entrepreneurship.
All Enterprise teams are open to all majors, including the civil engineering-focused teams such as Built World Enterprise, Green Campus, or Alternative Energy Enterprise. Tackle real-world design projects for industry sponsors or take part in a national competition (or both). This concentration can add courses in business and entrepreneurship.
Be Career Ready
Graduate with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Michigan Tech. You will be well prepared to transition to an entry-level job in industry. As a civil engineer, you could serve as a design engineer for a consulting firm. Be an estimator, planner, or project manager for a construction company. You could also become a high school teacher of science and math or go on to law school. Our degree provides excellent preparation for graduate school. An advanced degree is desirable for a career in academia.
Explore career opportunities for civil engineers.
- Civil Engineer
- Transportation Engineer
- Geotechnical Engineer
- Structural Engineer
- Construction Inspector
- Design Engineer
- Municipal Engineer
My Story: Naomi Elliot, MTUengineer"I wanted to have an option to move anywhere and have future job security. Additionally, there are so many opportunities in civil engineering that I love—being able to be outside on job sites or inside designing."
