The Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (BE(Hons)) focuses on how problems can be solved by using design and engineering processes. At every stage of your degree, you'll be involved in creating, designing and realising sophisticated engineering products. As a Waikato engineering student you will also complete 800 hours of work experience – usually paid – with a company or organisation that suits your interests, and you’ll make valuable industry contacts which in many cases leads to part or full-time work. Our Cooperative Education Unit actively seeks and oversees your industrial work placement, ensuring a good fit for your area of study and career goals. Civil Engineering Civil engineers design and construct the fundamental requirements of society, in key areas such as earthquake proofing, energy recovery, water/waste management, power generation, road networks, transport management, agriculture and forestry development. As a Civil Engineering graduate from the University of Waikato you will have the practical and theoretical skills to help create, improve and protect our built and natural environments. You will be ready to meet the strong demand for your skills both in New Zealand and around the world. You will gain the knowledge and expertise required to work as a professional civil engineer including skills in the following areas: Construction Engineering Structural Analysis Geotechnics and Geotechnical Engineering Water Engineering Mathematics, Computing and Modelling Project Management Structural Design Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Design Transport Engineering Environmental Engineering. Build a successful career Civil engineers work in many fields, including structures and infrastructures, dams, bridges, gas and water supply systems, sewerage systems, transportation systems and roads and construction sector. These crucial facilities provide people with a reliable, safe, sustainable and modern environment to live in. Career opportunities Civil Engineer Geotechnical Engineer Structural Engineer Transport Engineer Water Engineer Construction Engineer and Manager