A career in civil engineering

A career in civil engineering

James Roland

Book - 2019

"Men and women interested in designing and building bridges, ships, highways, dams, airports, or other large-scale projects people use every day can find nearly endless opportunities in civil engineering. A civil engineering career can take you to the top of a skyscraper, to the middle of the ocean, to an underground tunnel, and to one day, perhaps, a colony on Mars. What the job entails, what it pays, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders." -- Amazon.com.

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Subjects
Civil engineering > Vocational guidance.
Civil engineering > Occupations.
Published
San Diego, CA : ReferencePoint Press [2019]
Language
English
Main Author
James Roland (author)
Physical Description
62 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781682823453
  • Civil Engineer at a Glance
  • Introduction: Building the World We Live In
  • Chapter 1. What Does a Civil Engineer Do?
  • Chapter 2. How Do You Become a Civil Engineer?
  • Chapter 3. What Skills and Personal Qualities Matter Most-and Why?
  • Chapter 4. What Is It Like to Work as a Civil Engineer?
  • Chapter 5. Advancement and Other Job Opportunities
  • Chapter 6. What Does the Future Hold for Civil Engineers?
  • Chapter 7. Interview with a Civil Engineer
  • Source Notes
  • Find Out More
  • Index
  • Picture Credits
  • About the Author
Review by School Library Journal Review

Gr 9 Up-A handy reference for teens thinking of engineering as a possible career choice. Each volume describes a particular type of engineering, with helpful infographics that show details such as median pay, minimum educational requirements, and future job outlook. The chapters cover what the titular engineer does, how to become one, what skills and qualities are needed, what the work is like, opportunities for advancement, the future of the field, and an interview with someone from the field. Most individuals shown are white males. The "Find Out More" section in each title offers addresses and websites of organizations to contact for information, along with a description of each organization's purpose. VERDICT A helpful, though not very inclusive, look at career choices for high schoolers. © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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