Become a Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer n.

One skilled in the planning, design and construction of roads, bridges, buildings, airports, dams, canals, tunnels, waterworks and sewers. Webster’s Dictionary

A Mighty Task

Civil Engineers build the facilities that supply the services essential to our daily quality of life. From roads and bridges, and water and sewer systems, to the buildings that make up our communities, Civil Engineers are the developers and overseers of our modern civilization and they’re preparing plans for the future.

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From Ancient Egypt

Throughout history, Civil Engineers have played a major role in everyday society. In the beginning, early practitioners built great edifices like the pyramids of Egypt (2700 B.C.), temples of ancient Greece (440 B.C.), Great Wall of China (221 B.C.), aqueducts and highways of the Roman Empire (100 B.C.) and the cities of the Aztec, Maya and Inca of Mexico and Central and South America (200 A.D.). In more recent times, Civil Engineers have built some of the great wonders of the world here in the United States. These projects include the Transcontinental Railroad (1869), Brooklyn Bridge (1883), Empire State Building (1931), Hoover Dam (1936), the ever-changing Interstate Highway System (1956), Willis (Sears Tower) (1974), and One World Trade Center (2013).

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Our World Needs YOU!

There is an ever-growing need for students to enter the field of Civil Engineering. Without the Engineers of tomorrow, we cannot continue to address many of the technological and social problems that face our world. Challenging our ways of life and mere existence are needs for improved nuclear and toxic waste disposal, garbage recycling, water purification and delivery, sewage treatment, housing, transportation, and energy development.

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The Right Stuff

To become a Civil Engineer, one must have a strong proficiency in English, Math, Science, Computers, and analytical problem solving. Educational requirements include a Bachelor of Science Degree from a four-year accredited Engineering college and continued technical training. Those wishing to obtain a Professional Engineer’s License in Ohio must take the qualifying “Fundamentals of Engineering Exam.” Successful candidates are then designated as “Engineering Interns.” Following four years of practical experience, they are eligible to take the final exam to become licensed as a Professional Engineer.

Minds of Asphalt, Concrete and Steel

To learn about the college engineering programs offered in Ohio, we urge you to contact student recruitment counselors at these accredited schools:

Where We Work

In Greater Columbus’ government sector, Civil Engineers are employed by the County Engineer’s Office, Ohio Department of Transportation, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, Metropolitan Park District, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Ohio Public Works Commission, City of Columbus Division of Engineering & Construction and other municipal engineering and public works departments. Private sector positions are with consulting firms, construction companies, utilities and manufacturers.

U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook

Franklin County Engineering Landmarks

1836 - National Road/US Rt. 40 1861 - Ohio Statehouse 1887 - Ashbrook Road Covered Bridge 1898 - Wyandotte Building 1908 - Griggs Dam and Scioto Water Purification Plant 1922 - Ohio Stadium (refurbished 2001) 1925 - O’Shaughnessy Dam 1927 - Leveque Tower & Palace Theater 1928 - Ohio Theater 1937 - Jackson Sewage Treatment Plant 1955 - Hoover Dam 1956 - Cremean Water Treatment Plant 1962 - Interstate 71 1964 - Interstate 270 1967 - Southerly Sewage Treatment Plant 1974 - Rhodes State Office Tower 1978 - One Nationwide Plaza 1984 - Huntington Center 1988 - Vern Riffe Center 1989 - Wexner Center for the Arts 1992 - Broad Street Bridge 1993 - Columbus Convention Center 1998 - Schottenstein Center 1999 -New COSI Museum 2000 - Nationwide Arena 2001 - Beach Road Bridge 2003 - Lane Avenue Bridge 2004 - Union Station Place over I-670 2009 - Huntington Park 2010 - Main Street Bridge

E is for Education

The Franklin County Engineer’s Office is committed to Education within our schools and universities. We provide staff that lecture on engineering and transportation related topics, as well as participate in career day activities, science and math fairs, and Learning for Life programs. At the college level, internship opportunities are offered for those majoring in Civil Engineering.

Best wishes to you in your academic pursuits. We greatly appreciate your interest in Civil Engineering and we hope you will consider a career in this important field.