Be a Planner, Designer, Constructor and Operator of the Built Environment Serve your local community as a city , inspector or water facility operator Help direct national policy initiatives or ongoing research with a federal science agency Design buildings as a structural engineer or build them as a construction manager Protect public health and the environment with sustainable waste control designs Manage risks from natural disasters, accidents and other threats Ensure the safety of our bridges and roadways Other industries include: energy, law, education, communication and science journalism, manufacturing and processing, auto or aerospace Experience Engineering Hands-on, real-world experiences — from co-op and internship placements to ETHOS and study abroad Student organizations including student chapters of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Institute of Transportation Engineering (ITE) and Ohio Water Environment Association (OWEA). University Rivers Institute promotes and protects the Great Miami River watershed Summer Undergraduate Research Program pairs students interested in research careers with a faculty mentor for a paid research experience.

Career Outlook Civil engineering is a growing profession that has been ranked by CNN Money.com as one of the top 100 careers with big growth, great pay and satisfying work. The civil engineering profession is expected to grow by 20 percent in the ten-year period ending in 2022 as the country’s public infrastructure continues to age and require replacement. University of Dayton civil engineering graduates a nearly 100 percent placement rate with starting salaries averaging just above $59,000.