Civil Engineer - Career Investigator for Northwest Michigan

Design and oversee the production and construction of buildings, roads, bridges, and other infrastructure. From roads to sewage systems, dams, harbors, and bridges to name a few, Civil Engineers oversee the construction and maintenance of the basic infrastructure we all rely on daily.

Make a Difference

A Typical Day

Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications.
Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors.
Provide technical advice to industrial or managerial personnel.
Test soils or materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations.
Manage and direct the construction, operations, or maintenance activities at the project site.
Lead or participate in surveying to guide construction.

Recommended Credentials

Bachelor’s Degree

Education & Training

Regional employers often hire graduates of these programs.

Northwest Lower Michigan

Get started with classes at Northwestern Michigan College.

Take engineering classes before you transfer.

Complete your general education requirements at Northwestern Michigan College before you transfer to a 4-year school.

Elsewhere in Michigan

NMC to MTU Civil Engineering transfer guide.

Civil Engineering, BS — Michigan Tech University (MTU)

Environmental Engineering, BS — MTU

Construction Management, BS — MTU

Geospatial Engineering, BS — MTU

Explore This Career

Try it before you buy it!

Look for engineering classes or programs in your school. Organizations such as FIRST offer a wide range of options to begin your engineering journey.

Join a society. Find a mentor.

The Local Advantage Learning Pathway

Pathway 1

Check out Northwest Education Services’ Construction Trades, Engineering Academy, or a similar program elsewhere to start your education on the right foot!