Civil engineers design and construct infrastructure, such as bridges, roads, harbours, highways, dams, irrigation and water supplies, hydro-electric projects, tall buildings and other large structures. As our built environment becomes increasingly complicated, ambitious construction projects can only be completed by teams of people with different skills. The civil engineer is important in this process. In your first year you will complete the Engineering Foundation Year (EFY). The EFY builds a solid base of the fundamental concepts common to all areas of engineering. The EFY was developed in partnership with industry to create a curriculum that is reflective of engineering practice. In your first two years, you will develop basic scientific, mathematical and practical skills, and learn how to use them to solve engineering problems. Third year students will learn to apply these skills in structural analysis and design, materials, geotechnical engineering, construction engineering, hydraulics and professional practice. In your final year, you will consolidate these engineering skills to the level of an engineering graduate. Speciality options include the environment, transport, public health or advanced structural design. As part of a double degree, you can study the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Construction Engineering) with either: Bachelor of Commerce (Management) or Bachelor of Science (Mining). Why study Civil and Construction Engineering Major (BEng Hons) Civil engineers are currently in very high demand and this trend is expected to remain long into the future. This professional and practically-orientated course is highly prized by graduates and respected by professional engineers. It is in effect two degrees, civil engineering and construction engineering, combined into one fully comprehensive course. It gives a qualification that equips graduates to be work ready as soon as they graduate. Upon graduation you may find employment with consulting engineers, large contractors, specialist subcontractors and government authorities who are working to meet the challenges of creating and maintaining our infrastructure. Later in your career, you may choose to establish your own consultancy as an expert in your field. Civil and construction engineers have skills that are readily transferable between employers and they often find work internationally. Professional recognition Graduates fulfil the stage one competencies required by Engineers Australia (EAust) as the pathway to chartered-engineer status (CPEng). Career information Building Contractor Civil Engineer