Much of our world's infrastructure starts with ideas from civil engineers. This includes everything from the foundations of structures to the design of the buildings and bridges they support to the new, sustainable materials of which they are constructed and from the management and distribution of water resources to its ultimate treatment and release back to the natural environment.<br>Our ABET-accredited program reflects the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering's approach. We aim to train the next generation of innovators. What will you learn Prepare to plan, design and construct our nation's infrastructure. Understand how to protect its natural resources.<br>Our flexible, customizable curriculum pairs theoretical and design applications with hands-on learning. Prepare for professional success. You can also develop a specialty through a choice of concentrations and minors, taking two years of fundamentals in engineering and science followed by two years dedicated toward your major.<br>Apply your civil engineering knowledge through a co-op or internship. Observe professionals in the field. Participate in projects. Explore potential career paths. One hundred percent of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering students take part in a professional experience before graduating.<br>Career Possibilities<br>The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 7-percent growth of civil engineers from 2021 to 2031 and even greater opportunities in New York State's focus on clean manufacturing. Our students go on to make a difference for government agencies, consulting firms, construction companies, urban planning and environmental and natural resources organizations. Or, they pursue a graduate degree before starting a career.<br>Civil engineering majors who continue their studies have been accepted at institutions across the nation, such as Cornell University, Northeastern University and the University of Washington-Seattle. Many of them go on to complete Clarkson's graduate civil and environmental engineering program (MS and/or PhD), ranked as one of the best in the country.