Fun Facts
What is the #1 way civil engineers are injured while working?
falls
When was civil engineering officially recognized as a professional career?
1828
There are multiple types of Civil Engineers. What is ONE type?
Construction Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Land Development, Transportation Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, and Environmental Engineering
What state has the most civil engineers
California (~49,010 employed)
What is the oldest proof of civil engineering
4000 - 2000 BCE (Mesopotamia)
What is the median salary that a Civil Engineer makes?
$100,000
how many actively employed civil engineers currently work in america? (range)
300,000 - 360,000
Who is commonly known as the "Father of Civil Engineering?"
John Smeaton
What is the most common things that civil engineers do while working?
Design, plan, and manage Infrastructure projects
How much (%) is civil engineering employment expected to rise from 2024 to 2034?
5%
What was the first school to award a degree in civil engineering?
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy, New York
What is the highest position in civil engineering?
Chief Engineer