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The art of strategic networking
- Oct 5, 2023
As our lives increasingly function in the virtual space and technology changes the way our work gets done, good old-fashioned human connection has taken on renewed importance.
Civil engineering salaries continue to climb
- Sep 26, 2023
Infrastructure money is flowing, demand for talent is high, and, according to the recently released ASCE 2023 Civil Engineering Salary Report, civil engineering salaries continue to rise.
Get ready for an all-new P.E. exam format; here’s what you need to know
- Mar 14, 2024
The P.E. exam format is changing April 1 to focus its content more specifically on the discipline area the test-taker is pursuing.
Winning the grant to help fund your project
- Dec 4, 2023
Even in this era of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding, every project can use more money. It’s why grant writing is such a valuable skill in the world of civil engineering.
Are you a board-certified civil engineer? Your career and project’s success may depend on it
- Aug 24, 2023
"As civil engineering becomes more and more complex, the requirement for specialization is becoming more and more evident," said Andrew Henry Cairns, president of ASCE's Civil Engineering Certification Inc.
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What skills do civil engineers need to enter the profession and contribute immediately?
- May 25, 2023
As explored in the latest issue of Civil Engineering magazine and the ongoing ASCE “State of Civil Engineering” series, there is more civil engineering work right now than civil engineers.
Best Places for Civil Engineers 2023
- Apr 16, 2023
There’s the old line about the three keys to a successful restaurant –location, location, location. It can apply to your civil engineering career as well. Where you live and work still goes a long way toward your happiness. And it’s with that in mind that ASCE releases its annual list of the Best Places to Be a Civil Engineer.
Why Engineers Share Knowledge and Experience
- Jan 11, 2023
I wish I’d known how much seasoned professionals are willing to not only share their knowledge and experience with aspiring young professionals but also learn from them.
Job Satisfaction Among Civil Engineers High, New Salary Report Finds
- Dec 22, 2022
The just-released 2022 ASCE Civil Engineering Salary Report shows salaries rising among civil engineers.
Updated Engineering Grades Outline Your Career Roadmap
- Oct 18, 2022
Imagine if you had a document that detailed skill for skill what a civil engineer needed to master through each phase of their career. Well, dream no longer. This holy grail is real.
Other People Aren’t Always Right
- Jul 21, 2022
I wish I’d known that other people don’t (always) know better than I do.
Moving up in Your Career Takes Confidence
- Jul 19, 2022
Annahid (Anna) Dastgheib-Beheshti is the recipient of the Boston Society of Civil Engineers 2021 President’s Award, and this year she was named as one of ASCE’s New Faces of Civil Engineering-Professional.
Podcast: Strategies for Mitigating Stress in Civil Engineers
- Jul 12, 2022
Stress in the civil engineering profession and some strategies specifically geared for civil engineers to help mitigate anxiety.
Learn the Language of Government
- Jul 5, 2022
I wish I’d known earlier in my career the common language and policy framework that can help engineers succeed in the world of public administration budgeting and funding. It would have saved me considerable frustration.
What it Takes to Serve on Urban Search and Rescue Teams
- Jun 30, 2022
EMA’s urban search and rescue teams, which often include specialized civil engineers, are often the first responders to disasters in the built environment.
How Diverse Teams Drive Innovation (Part 1)
- Jun 27, 2022
The diversity of a company and its success are not only directly related, but their relationship has become increasingly significant in recent years.
The Benefits of Working for a Medium-Sized Engineering Firm
- Jun 15, 2022
You can work for a giant firm. You can work for a smaller firm. But what about those medium-sized firms?
How to Get Ready for Your First Full-Time Job
- Jun 8, 2022
This month, civil engineers around the world are starting their careers. And those first full-time jobs are exciting. But also a little daunting.
Inflation Squeezing Your Salary?
- May 24, 2022
Inflation has significantly impacted what and how much I can buy.
How to Get Leadership Experience Early in Your Career
- May 9, 2022
How does a young civil engineer get leadership experience when the work roles that would provide such experience require previous leadership experience?
