Which specific careers can Engineering & Construction majors pursue?
Civil engineers design and build public structures and facilities such as roads, transportation hubs, tunnels, bridges, and water supply systems. They supervise construction teams, control costs, and take factors like natural disasters and pollution into account. Mechanical engineers create machines, motor vehicles, industrial equipment, and much more. They work for laboratories, construction companies, manufacturers, and consulting firms, and rely heavily on computer-aided design and modeling software. Aerospace engineers plan and construct aircraft, spacecraft, and missiles. They develop pioneering technologies for use in aviation, space exploration, and the military. Unlike most fields, what they do actually is rocket science. Construction managers oversee building projects from start to finish, hiring contractors, setting a budget and timetable, and supervising day-to-day operations. They work closely with engineers, architects, service providers, and suppliers. Many go on to open
