Civil engineers create, improve and protect the environment in which we live. They plan, design and oversee construction and maintenance of building structures and infrastructure, such as roads, railways, airports, bridges, harbors, dams, irrigation projects, power plants, and water and sewerage systems. They also design and build tall buildings and large structures that can withstand all weather conditions.

Civil Engineering falls into two types:

• Consulting Engineers: Consultants are responsible for the design work of projects and work predominantly in an office.
• Contracting Engineers: Contractors then take the designs and implement them during construction. Contractors work on site, managing the construction of the structure.