From roads to railways, dams to harbours, houses to high-rises; civil engineers are responsible for the design and construction of all these assets. It's also civil engineers who work with other experts like builders, architects and clients to ensure that structures are safe, economical and environmentally-sound. You'll find out how to prevent flooding, design irrigation systems, and build multi-storeyed buildings. It's these skills that may see you specialise in structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, transport engineering, water engineering or infrastructure management. But we'll also make sure you know how to work with others in the industry. You'll learn problem-solving skills, analytical skills and how to communicate well. And you'll also understand the environmental, social and political aspects that will impact your career as a civil engineer. At FedUni's Mt Helen Campus, you'll learn in our $43 million Science and Engineering Precinct. We built this to provide the best learning environment possible for our students. When you graduate from this Honours degree, you will be eligible for admission to Engineers Australia under the professional engineer (full member) category. The field of civil engineering offers a broad range of opportunities to engage in specialised activities including (but not limited to) design, planning, construction and management of all types of structures including multi storeyed buildings, roads, urban and suburban infrastructures, mines, water supply, wastewater disposal, flood mitigation and irrigation systems.

Career Opportunities Career prospects in civil engineering are both solid and diverse. Upon successful completion of this program offers employment in government and private organisations, specialising in civil and building engineering. Graduates may also be involved in property and land development and in consulting while opportunities may also exist in mining, marine and offshore industries. As a professional civil engineer you will oversee teams of engineering technologists and skilled trade staff to construct the designs that you have created. You will work at a theoretical level to isolate, analyse and define a required engineering outcome. You will be responsible for the planning, design and construction of all types of structures including multi storied building complexes, roads and railways, airports, towers, bridges, pipelines, gas and water supply systems, sewerage systems, dams, harbours etc. Civil Engineers also plan, design and test the structures of private and public buildings and facilities. You will work from an architect's drawings and consider whether the chosen materials for a particular building will be strong enough to hold a structure of that height or design. It is the responsibility of the civil engineer to produce safe, economical and environmentally sound structures. You may work as a civil engineer in the planning, design, construction, testing and evaluation of: buildings roads, rail, and bridges dams communications towers gas, water, power and sewer systems raffic management and control systems