Civil engineers plan, design and build the structures and systems essential to American civilization: buildings, bridges, tunnels and dams; harbors and airports; waterways, railways and highways; water treatment plants; irrigation and drainage systems; landfills; and wastewater treatment plants. This is one of the few areas of engineering in which the engineer deals directly with the public in every phase of the job.

We offer a challenging environment designed to provide students with the resources and background necessary to pursue activities in the many different areas of civil engineering. The department’s professors are internationally recognized as leaders in their respective areas.