Civil and Environmental Engineering

The roads, dams, bridges, water treatment plants and all other public projects that affect society’s daily lives are developed by civil engineers. Civil engineers also perform the structural design and analysis of buildings, such as skyscrapers. Other areas of civil engineering include construction project management, construction automation, environmental engineering, traffic analysis, and mechanics of materials.

Environmental engineers are involved in water and air pollution control, recycling, waste disposal, and public health issues. Environmental engineers conduct hazardous-waste management studies and evaluate the significance of the municipal sewage and industrial wastewater systems. They analyze scientific data, research controversial projects, and perform quality control checks.

Bachelor’s Programs: 

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering 

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering 

Combined Bachelor’s Programs: 

• BS in Civil Engineering and Architectural Studies 

• BS in Civil Engineering and Computer Science 

• BS in Environmental Engineering and Data Science 

• BS in Environmental Engineering and Landscape Architecture 

• BS in Environmental Engineering and Health Science 

• BS in Chemical Engineering and Environmental Engineering 

Master’s Programs: 

• Master of Science in Civil Engineering  

• Concentration in Construction Management 

• Concentration in Data and Systems 

• Concentration in Geotechnical/Geoenvironmental Engineering 

• Concentration in Structures 

• Concentration in Transportation 

• Concentration in Water, Environmental, and Coastal Systems 

• Master of Science in Environmental Engineering 

Certificates: 

• Graduate Certificate in Climate and Engineering 

• Graduate Certificate in Sustainability Engineering 

Doctoral Programs: 

• PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering 

Entry-Level: 

• Civil Engineer 

• Junior Civil Engineer 

• Project Engineer 

• Engineer-in-Training 

Mid-Level: 

• Project Manager 

• Senior Civil Engineer 

• Construction Manager 

• Geotechnical Engineer 

• Water Resources Engineer 

• Environmental Consultant 

Senior-Level: 

• Senior Environmental Engineer* 

• Principal Engineer* 

Positions that require additional education or training are indicated by a (*). Job qualifications are based not only on degree program, but on skills and experience. Students should seek out as many experiential opportunities in their fields of interest as possible, including Co-op and internships. 

This is a limited sample of employers who have posted jobs on NUworks; please note, they may not currently have positions posted. 

This is a sample of the industries that often hire this major. 

The following resources include various websites and campus resources that will aid you in exploring this career field. 

Websites For Career Exploration 

• Bureau of Labor Statistics – Occupational Outlook Handbook 

• MassCIS – Massachusetts Career Information System 

• O*NET 

• ASCE Career Center (American Society of Civil Engineers) 

• AAEES Career Resources (American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists) 

• NSPE (National Society of Professional Engineers) 

• WEF Career Resources (Water Environment Federation) 

• AWWA (American Water Works Association) 

Websites For The Job Search 

• NUworks 

• NUsource 

• Handshake 

• ASCE Career Connections 

• AAEES Career Center 

• WEF Job Bank  

• AWWA Career Center 

• ACEC Job Board (American Council of Engineering Companies)  

• iHireEngineering 

Campus Organizations 

• LEAD 360 

• Student Government Association 

• NU ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers, NU Student Chapter)  

• NEWEA (New England Water Environment Association, NU Student Chapter)  

• Engineers Without Borders, NU Student Chapter  

*For additional student organizations click here. 

*For additional student activities click here. 

Professional Associations 

Find valuable industry information, job sites, and professionals in the field you may contact for informational interview requests and networking opportunities. 

• ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) 

• AWWA (American Water Works Association) 

• WEF (Water Environment Federation) 

• ACEC (American Council of Engineering Companies) 

• AAEES (American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists)  

• AEESP (Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors)  

Social Media 

Groups providing resources such as industry trends, company information, job listings, and networking opportunities within the field: 

• Civil Engineer 

• American Society of Civil Engineers 

• ASCE Younger Members 

• Water Environment Federation 

• American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists 

• Institution of Civil Engineers