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Civil Engineering major for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

A career in Civil Engineering is a field that focuses on the development and maintenance of the built environment. Graduates of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering) will be prepared for careers in the consulting and construction industry the resources sector, major infrastructure projects, and government organisations. As a Washington Accord accredited program, graduates are qualified for employment in Civil Engineering roles in many other countries.

Under the supervision of experienced engineers, graduates will be capable of holding positions with significant responsibility. Graduate responsibilities are based on design, construction, and maintenance of a wide range of civil infrastructure, including buildings, roads, bridges airports, waterways, and railways. Specific roles may include, but are not limited to: structural design of a wide range of buildings from simple shade structures to high-rise apartment blocks and bridges; analysis of existing structures for maintenance and modification; design of foundations and ground improvements for building, road, and railways overseeing construction site preparations and excavation; managing environmental monitoring and compliance; and analysis and modelling of structures, water flows, and ground conditions. Graduates may have responsibilities around client and stakeholder relations; procurement; safe work practices; quality assurance in project delivery; reporting; and consideration of standards and regulations. Graduates will have strong project and people management skills and may take on responsibility for overseeing teams, contractors and consultants within the first five years from graduation.