Careers+in+Physics

__What is this career about?__
Civil Engineers deal with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physically and naturally built enviroment. They use complex mathematical and physics concepts in order to build transportation systems, bridges, and skyscrapers that are safe and efficient. Civil Engineers spend most of their time in offices doing calculations, designing systems, and working on computers, however they also spend time on-site inspecting the construction of their designs.

__What education is needed?__
A bachelor's degree from an accredited university is needed to become a civil engineer. Classes that are taken in college are about math, general science, soil mechanics, structual design, civil engineer drawing, and the mechanics of materials. Generally employers look for students who participated in internships, co-op programs, and had summer jobs that were related to civil engineering.

__﻿Why would this be a good career?__
This would be a good career for me because I enjoy designing something and then watching my design become an actual three demensional object. Working with my hands and being outside is another thing that interests me about this job. Civil engineering is also an expanding field that will always be in need so I wouldn't have any problem finding a job. The fact that not many people can do what civil engineers do, it involves phsyics, and being outside is why I think this is a good career.

__﻿What else do you need to know about this career?__
Whenever you cross a bridge, enter a building, or use a stove, you can thank a civil engineer that all of these systems are safe and efficient.