civil engineering
Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including public works such as roads, bridges, canals, dams, airports, sewerage systems, pipelines, structural components of buildings, and railways. Civil engineering is traditionally broken into a number of sub-disciplines, including environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering, water resources engineering, materials engineering, coastal engineering, surveying, and construction engineering. Civil engineering is the oldest engineering discipline, and it plays a major role in the development of infrastructure and public works. The civil engineering sector is a large and diverse sector, with a wide range of job opportunities available. Civil engineers work on projects ranging from the construction of bridges and dams to the design and maintenance of roads, railways, and pipelines. They are involved in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of a variety of structures, including buildings, dams, bridges, tunnels, and airports. Civil engineers also provide advice and technical services on environmental issues such as water and air pollution, and they may be involved in the development of renewable energy sources.