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|  Bachelor of Civil Engineering What is Civil EngineeringProgram Structure Career OpportunitiesGraduate ProfileFurther Information | |
Career Opportunities| BE Civil | What is Civil Engineering | Program Structure | Career Opportunities | Graduate Profile | Professional RecognitionThe BE in Civil Engineering is fully accredited by the Institution of Engineers, Australia, which is the professional body for engineering in Australia. Excellent Employment ProspectsUNSW graduates are highly regarded and highly sought after, enjoying the highest median starting salaries in Australia.* There is no shortage of outstanding career opportunities for our graduates, both in Australia and overseas, particularly in East Asia. In recent years there has been large employment growth for engineers in the private sector. In general, employment prospects are excellent, salaries are high, and moreover, there is a current shortage of engineers. Where do civil engineers work?Most civil engineers work in an office environment where they investigate, plan, design and manage projects; others manage and supervise construction projects on site. Many projects involve both office and field work. Civil engineers usually work in urbanized areas, but their skills are also required in rural, remote and isolated areas, in Australia and around the world. It has great diversity and a broad range of exciting and rewarding career opportunities are available to graduates, including employment with:
How much does a civil engineer earn?On average, a starting salary for a UNSW civil engineering graduate is about $50,000, rising to $80,000 to $100,000 or more with experience. If moving to management positions, civil engineers can also progress well past $100,000. FutureMore than any other degree, engineering leads to the most diverse range of career paths. An engineering education will benefit you for life. Engineers learn problem solving, management skills, lateral thinking, teamwork, communications and negotiation – it’s a profession that is never boring because its essence is confronting problems and finding solutions to them. Because of their skills and their inventiveness, civil engineers often progress to senior management positions. Once you have the skills of a professional, qualified civil engineer, you can go in any direction you choose. * Australian Graduate Survey 2006, Faculty of Engineering Student Guide 09 | |
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