Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer

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Civil engineers design, build, supervise, operate, and maintain construction projects and systems (such as roads, buildings, airports, dams, etc).

VIRTUAL JOB SHADOW

Welcome to your first day on the job! Watch this video to see what a day in the life of a civil engineer is like.

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A fun way to get started with Civil Engineering is the Marshmallow Challenge. Grab a friend, classmate, or sibling, and try it! Here’s how:

Materials Needed:

  • 20 sticks of spaghetti
  • An arm’s length of tape
  • 5 marshmallows

How to Play:

Set a timer for 15 minutes. Using only the materials above, build the tallest freestanding structure possible. Whoever’s structure is the tallest when the timer goes off wins!

Optional: Share a picture of your structure and a summary of how this activity connects to civil engineering in our Student Showcase to build your resume!

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