Civil Engineering, B.S.

What Can You Do With This Major?

We gathered data from our past graduates and found that most URI alumni who majored in Civil Engineering, B.S. go on to work in these industries among others.

Civil Engineering

Entry Level - new to the industry

Job Title Salary Range
Engineer I $ 60,000 - $ 69,000
Graduate Engineer $ 50,000 - $ 59,000
Project Engineer $ 50,000 - $ 59,000
Design Engineer $ 50,000 - $ 59,000
Safety Engineer $ 60,000 - $ 69,000

Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession

Job Title Salary Range
Senior Civil Engineer $ 110,000 - $ 119,000
Technical Manager $ 150,000 +
Principal Civil Engineer $ 120,000 - $ 129,000
Structural Engineer II $ 70,000 - $ 79,000
Senior Systems Engineer $ 140,000 - $ 149,000

Engineering and Construction

Entry Level - new to the industry

Job Title Salary Range
Project Manager $ 70,000 - $ 79,000
Engineering Technician $ 60,000 - $ 69,000
Staff Engineer $ 50,000 - $ 59,000
Field Engineer $ 70,000 - $ 79,000
Assistant Superintendent Engineer $ 60,000 - $ 69,000

Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession

Job Title Salary Range
Manager of Engineering $ 90,000 - $ 99,000
Senior Project Manager $ 130,000 - $ 139,000
Managing Director $ 140,000 - $ 149,000
Senior Vice President of Development $ 110,000 - $ 119,000
Contract Administrator $ 60,000 - $ 69,000

Environmental Services

Entry Level - new to the industry

Job Title Salary Range
Engineer I (Water) $ 60,000 - $ 69,000
Engineer 2 $ 50,000 - $ 59,000
Field Engineer $ 60,000 - $ 69,000
Staff Engineer $ 60,000 - $ 69,000
Pipeline Safety Engineer $ 60,000 - $ 69,000

Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession

Job Title Salary Range
Geotechnical Engineer II $ 80,000 - $ 89,000
Civil/Coastal Environmental Engineer $ 110,000 - $ 119,000
VP Engineering $ 150,000 +
Environmental Engineer $ 80,000 - $ 89,000
Stormwater Management Program Coordinator $ 60,000 - $ 69,000

Where Can You Find URI Graduates?

Many alumni who majored in Civil Engineering, B.S. go on to pursue advanced degrees or careers across the globe.

Top Graduate Schools Enrolling Our Students

The Ohio State University    |     The University of Texas Austin    |     University of Rhode Island    |     University of California Berkeley    |     University of Cincinnati    |     Northeastern University    |     New Jersey Institute of Technology    |     University of Florida    |     University of Hartford    |     Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Top Employers Hiring Our Grads

AECOM    |     GM2    |     GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc.    |     HNTB    |     Wright-Pierce    |     Pare Corporation    |     RISE Engineering    |     Colliers Engineering and Design    |     Manson Construction    |     Fuss and O'Neill    |     Dimeo Construction    |     Black and Veatch    |     Turner Construction    |     Tighe and Bond    |     RI Public Utilities Comission    |     Farland Corp    |     Quonset Development Corporation    |     NV5    |     Pennoni    |     State of Rhode Island

What Do Employers Look for in a Candidate?

Across all majors, employers want to hire recent graduates who have the core skills that lead to a successful career. Ask your academic advisor which courses introduce or build upon these 8 Career Readiness competencies. After that, your Career Education Specialist (CES) can help you demonstrate these acquired skills and experiences in your resume.

Career Readiness for All Majors:

  • Critical thinking
  • Oral and written communication
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Digital technology
  • Professionalism
  • Career and self development
  • Equity and inclusion

Civil Engineering, B.S. Skills:

These skills are recommended and ranked by URI alumni with this major.

  1. AutoCAD
  2. Structures
  3. Construction Management
  4. Environmental Engineering
  5. Project Engineering

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