what is a civil engineer?

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 A civil engineer designs and oversees the construction of public works, such as roads, bridges, dams, tunnels, buildings, airports, water and sewage systems, and other large infrastructure projects.

Buildings and bridges are often the first structures to come to mind, because they are the most obvious engineering creations. But civil engineers are also responsible for less visible creations and contributions. Every time we open a water faucet, we expect water to come out, without thinking that civil engineers made it possible, in many cases by designing systems that transport water to cities from mountain sources that are sometimes hundreds of miles away.

SCOPE OF CIVIL ENGINEERING?

 According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, the scope of the profession is "the design and maintenance of public works such as roads, bridges, water and energy systems as well as public facilities like ports, railways and airports." Civil engineering dates back centuries and is one of the largest sectors in the engineering field. Civil engineers are involved with these projects at every step, from the beginning designs to the construction to the oversight when the project is complete. Job responsibilities include analysis – especially in the planning stage – of survey reports and maps. A civil engineer's duties may also include breaking down construction costs and considering government regulations and potential environmental hazards.

 Civil engineers also perform experiments, whether that's testing soils to determine the strength of a project's foundation or assessing building materials to determine whether, for instance, concrete or asphalt would work best for a certain project. They also need financial acumen, since they provide cost estimates for equipment and labor, as well as knowledge of software programs for use in planning and designing systems and structures.. 

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