Civil Engineering

College of Science, Engineering & Technology|Departments|Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering

The Civil Engineering program prepares students for meaningful careers by offering unique industry experiences in developing real-world solutions.

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Transportation Engineers

Transportation engineers design the systems that allow people to travel easily and safely on networks of streets, highways, subways, waterways, railways, airways and more.

Civil Engineering student on test field using a civil geotechnichal device

Geotechnical Engineers

Geotechnical engineers design foundations for buildings and bridges, dams, embankments, tunnels, and many other soil-building interactions. They use principles of soil and rock mechanics to determine the strength and stiffness of soils for construction applications.

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Structural Engineers

Structural Engineers design building and bridges, and anything that can be considered part of the Vertical Construction world.

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Environmental Engineers

Environmental engineers use chemistry and biology to design solutions to prevent, control, and solve environmental problems, and to provide clean water and air for the public.

Water Resource Engineers

Water Resource engineers design systems to manage water quantity and supply for our use. They try to predict future available water supply, in terms of surface water and in underground aquifers.

Our Mission

College of Science, Engineering, and Technology | Civil Engineering

In the Civil Engineering program, apply what you learn in our small, faculty-led classes to hands-on work in our state-of-the-art labs and with industry partners in the community.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for the Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

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Admission to Civil Engineering Program

Admission to the Civil Engineering Program is granted by the department, and is necessary before enrolling in 300- and 400-level courses.

Our Mission

In the Civil Engineering program, apply what you learn in our small, faculty-led classes to hands-on work in our state-of-the-art labs and with industry partners in the community.

Curriculum Planning

Civil Engineering degree requirements and academic planning tools.

Alumni

We want to hear from you! Keep our department and fellow alums up to date on your accomplishments, events your company is hosting, or simply update your contact information!

Advising FAQs

Answers to frequently asked questions about the civil engineering department

Internships

Internships for students who are in the civil engineering program, with different companies all around Minnesota as well as the United States. Renowned companies all around are there to hire students for their companies.

Undergraduate Research

There are many opportunities for undergraduate research with faculty members in the civil engingeering program. In some cases, student researchers are able to write academic papers with their faculty mentor, and travel to the National Conference on Undergraduate Research.

Civil Engineering Advisory Board

The Civil Engineering Advisory Board is comprised of members from public and private organizations. The board provides essential advice and counsel to the department chair, faculty and the Dean of the college.

Civil Engineering Labs

Civil Engineering state of the art lab equipped with modern equipment for undergraduate civil engineering programs. General information about the labs used by the civil engineering program are provided.