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Utah's rapidly expanding economy, along with growth in many other regions, necessitates the development of new infrastructure like roads, housing, and commercial structures, creating a demand for construction engineers. The University of Utah's Construction Engineering program equips you to enter this dynamic profession: you'll acquire knowledge in scientific, mathematical, engineering, and management principles to plan, design, and construct both commercial and residential buildings. As a student in construction engineering, your coursework will cover essential civil engineering topics—including structural principles, site analysis, foundations, computer-aided design, evaluation and testing, and materials—as well as construction-specific subjects like contracting, project management, graphic communications, and laws and regulations. If you are driven to tackle infrastructure challenges, apply creative design in practical environments, and enhance community well-being, consider pursuing a major in construction engineering.
Career Opportunities
With a degree in construction engineering, you can pursue roles across various engineering sectors, such as building, highway, mechanical, or electrical projects. Leverage the construction expertise gained through your classes and extracurricular activities to become an operations manager, project manager, or project engineer, or offer consulting services through a firm or your own business. Opportunities also exist in compliance, scheduling, and code inspection. Additionally, students may advance their education by pursuing graduate studies in construction engineering or in related disciplines like civil or mechanical engineering.