Construction Engineering Degree
Format: In person on the Statesboro Campus
Credit Hours: 130
Entry Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer
When you’re a construction engineer, you’re the one person on site who is an engineering expert, a business leader and a project manager all rolled into one.
What is Construction Engineering?
Construction engineering is the professional field that focuses on designing, planning and managing the construction, maintenance and rebuilding of infrastructure facilities. These include:
- roads
- tunnels
- bridges
- airports
- buildings
- water treatment facilities
Construction engineers are the key to successfully completing a construction project. They’re equipped with the knowledge and skills to coordinate a team including civil engineers and construction managers to solve the technical challenges of complex construction projects to meet the unique demands of a particular environment. While a civil engineer generally focuses on design, and the construction manager focuses on the management of time and resources, the construction engineer bridges the gap between these two professions with additional engineering, technical and management skills necessary for the efficient and safe delivery of complex projects.
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Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Degree Curriculum
With a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering, you’ll have the technical skills, business knowledge, and communication capability to serve as a leader on construction projects. You’ll survey the area where the job is to be built, paying special attention to environmental issues and government regulations (such as building codes) so you can prepare reports on your findings and consult with environmental groups, government agencies and third-party construction companies.
In Georgia Southern University’s Department of Civil Engineering and Construction, you’ll get classroom lessons that incorporate real-world practice. Our B.S. in Construction Engineering program emphasizes hands-on learning and community service as the keys to preparing for a dynamic career in construction engineering. You’ll have access to many experiences, resources, and organizations outside of the classroom, ranging from labs, competitions, co-ops, internships and undergraduate research.
Specializations in Construction Engineering
Graduates of the B.S. in Construction Engineering have gone on to work for companies such as PDC Engineering, RaceTrac Petroleum, Dominion Energy, Massana Construction, Southern Aquatics, and more.
Specialize in an exciting range of construction engineering areas, including:
- Bridge structures
- Building/Civil information modeling
- Environmental engineering
- Green and sustainable construction
- Operations management
- Quality and risk management
- Soils and foundations
- Transportation engineering
- Water and wastewater systems
Jobs in Construction Engineering
The B.S. in Construction Engineering degree at Georgia Southern meets the growing demand from students and employers for engineering programs. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunities in all branches of civil engineering (including construction engineering) are expected to grow by 8% between now and 2030. In 2020, the average median salary for civil engineers was $88,570 per year, or $42.58 per hour.
$88,570 per year
in 2020
Growth rate of 8%
expected through 2030
Jobs in construction engineering include:
- Construction manager
- Engineering technician
- Design engineer
- Electrical engineer
- Maintenance supervisor
- Project engineer
- Transportation engineer
- Bridge engineer
- Highway civil engineer
- Geotechnical engineer
- CAD technician
- Facilities manager
Construction Engineering Student Organizations
We encourage our construction engineering students to go beyond simple classroom instruction, and get involved in student organizations that provide great opportunities for networking, internships, scholarships and more.
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- Sigma Lambda Chi (honor society)
- Society of American Military Engineers
- Institute of Transportation Engineers
- National Association of Women in Construction
- Construction Management Guild
All Construction majors are strongly encouraged to join and be active in the CM Guild, the student organization for Construction majors that promotes professionalism and connects students with professional organizations such as the AGC, ASC Student Competitions, NAHB, NUCA, USGBC, and other important construction groups. - Construction Management Association of America
Provides opportunities for Construction, Civil Engineering and Construction Engineering students to enhance their professional knowledge and networks through guest speakers, forums, technology presentations and conferences.
More About the Construction Engineering Program at Georgia Southern
Construction Engineering Program Mission Statement
Educational Objectives
Student Outcomes
Professional License Disclosure
Licensure in engineering falls under the authority of state licensing boards. The Construction Engineering program results in a student earning “an ABET accredited degree,” which is one of the requirements for the Professional Engineers license for all states. Other requirements include passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination, passing the Principles & Practices of Engineering (PE) examination, and engineering work experience.
If you intend to pursue professional licensing, which we recommend, we advise you contact the state licensing board (https://ncees.org/state-links/) in the state(s) you want to become licensed to familiarize yourself with their specific requirements. Information for licensing in Georgia is available at http://www.sos.ga.gov/plb/pels.
Do You Have Questions? Contact Us!
Department of Civil Engineering and Construction
Georgia Southern University
P.O. Box 8077
Statesboro, GA 30460
Phone: 912-478-1894
Fax: 912-478-1885
Email: cecm@georgiasouthern.edu
Physical Address
Engineering Building, Rm. 1120A
201 COBA Drive, Building 232
Statesboro, GA 30458
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Last updated: 5/18/2023