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What's a Civil Engineer?
All engineers are problem-solvers. Civil engineers solve problems related to buildings, roadways, and water. For example, civil engineers design buildings to stay standing during earthquakes or hurricanes, figure out how to make water safe to drink, and plan transportation systems like airports.
Civil engineers typically earn between $48,000 and $75,000 a year.