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Civil Engineering is concerned with the planning, design, and construction of projects such as bridges, dams, harbors and waterways, highways and railroads, buildings, and mass transit systems. Civil engineering is the oldest of the engineering professions. The term "civil" was introduced during the eighteenth century to distinguish a group of engineers more concerned with public or civilian projects from "military" engineers who designed and constructed structures for military purposes.
Civil Engineers are involved in all aspects of engineering projects from planning and design to the construction. The Civil Engineering profession recognizes that social, economic, political, and cultural as well as technical considerations are involved in most of the works in which the modern engineer is engaged. Civil Engineers plan, design and construct usually large scale projects such as buildings, dams, canal systems, tunnels, highways, harbors, airports, pipelines, stadiums and launching pads. Civil Engineers apply evolving technologies and develop innovative solutions: to engineer and manage hazardous waste, ensure positive interaction with the environment, preserve natural resources, maintain a concept of environmentally sensitive sustainable development for demands of future growth, and protect lives from natural hazards such as earthquakes and landslides. Civil Engineers also play a key role as our nation moves toward rebuilding its deteriorating infrastructures.
*The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is the oldest national engineering society in the United States. Founded in 1852 with 12 members, the Society was created to distribute information among engineers who were building the roads, canals, bridges, and railroads of a young nation. Today, ASCE boasts more than 115,000 professional members and over 15,000 student members. The members are organized geographically into 21 regional councils, 83 sections, 143 branches and 247 student chapters and clubs. ASCE seeks to enhance the quality of living throughout the world by advancing professional knowledge and improving the civil engineering practice.
Jody Allen believes the way in which you handle your position, such as being confident, is a very important part of being a woman engineer. Whether you intend to be taken seriously or not has a lot to do with the personality in which you express yourself. She finds that other women see some of her actions as inappropriate. For example, taking some of her male clients golfing. Allen states, " If I were a man it would be okay !" Jody comments that the engineering profession offers a lot of opportunities. It is an unusual profession for women and it provides a challenge as well as a great experiences. Jody's position as a business owner offers a lot of opportunities outside of the job as well as inside. She is a able to dedicate time to her family and children as well as her work. This flexibility wouldn't be as available as it is here if she were working for someone else. Jody's job is not at all dull and she feels that she can always be in control.
For More Information on Engineering
refer to:
American Society of Civil Engineers
Engineering at Boise State University
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