Career pathway
Civil Architectural Engineer
Overview
A Civil and Architectural Engineer is a professional responsible for designing, constructing, and maintaining the built environment. This role involves working on a variety of structures such as buildings, bridges, roads, and other infrastructure projects, ensuring they are safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing. Here is a detailed overview of what a Civil and Architectural Engineer is and what they do:
Civil and Architectural Engineers focus on creating structures that are both practical and visually appealing. Their goal is to integrate architectural design principles with engineering solutions to meet the needs of society while adhering to safety and environmental regulations.
In a world where urbanisation and infrastructure development are critical, Civil and Architectural Engineers play a crucial role in shaping the environments in which we live and work. Effective engineering and design can lead to safer, more sustainable, and more beautiful urban spaces.
Skills required
Wages & employment trends for Civil Architectual Engineer
Hourly
Annually
Employees
Projected job openings
Faster than average
Hourly
Annually
Employees
Projected job openings
Faster than average
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023 wage data and 2023-2033 employment projections. “Projected growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2023-2033). “Projected job openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Build your skills to be become a Civil Architectual Engineer
Planning for success with civil site design
Master key civil site design skills to boost your engineering career, from grading and drainage to sustainable planning. Learn to solve real-world challenges and collaborate across disciplines for successful projects.
Training opportunities
Civil Apprentice
Are you interested in learning a skilled trade in the civil engineering through an Apprenticeship Training Program which will allow you to have gainful, long-term employment, earning competitive pay and benefits while getting hands-on training?
Mechanical Engineering Apprentice - Summer 2025
Are you interested in learning a skilled trade in the mechanical engineering through an Apprenticeship Training Program which will allow you to have gainful, long-term employment, earning competitive pay and benefits while getting hands-on training?
Apprenticeship Training Program
Are you interested in learning a skilled trade in the construction industry through an Apprenticeship Training Program which will allow you to have gainful, long-term employment, earning competitive pay and benefits while getting hands-on training?
Civil Engineering
Are you interested in learning a skilled trade in the civil engineering through an Apprenticeship Training Program which will allow you to have gainful, long-term employment, earning competitive pay and benefits while getting hands-on training?
Civil Engineering
This program provides a firm background in basic engineering principles. The curriculum includes a strong foundation in mathematics, the basic sciences and engineering fundamentals.
Mechanical Apprentice
Are you interested in learning a skilled trade in the mechanical engineering through an Apprenticeship Training Program which will allow you to have gainful, long-term employment, earning competitive pay and benefits while getting hands-on training?
Funding options
Pell Grants and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) provide need-based aid to undergraduate students pursuing engineering degrees.
Rhode Island Promise Scholarship covers two years of tuition and mandatory fees at the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI), which can be a pathway to engineering programs.
The Governor’s Workforce Board offers grants to individuals pursuing high-demand careers, including civil engineering, through the Real Jobs Rhode Island program Renewable Tech US Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank
Rhode Island's Perkins V funding supports high-quality career and technical education (CTE) programs. These programs often provide training in fields like civil engineering and may include work-based learning experiences and certifications.
Some employers and unions in Rhode Island, especially in construction and public works, offer apprenticeship programs that provide on-the-job training and educational support for civil engineering careers
The Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank and other state-funded programs provide scholarships or subsidized training programs as part of broader efforts to increase resilience and sustainability in infrastructure projects. These grants often target civil engineering roles that focus on stormwater management, transportation, and coastal protection.
Rhode Island is receiving significant funding under the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, with some funds directed toward training and workforce development in engineering and construction fields
Institutions like the University of Rhode Island and Rhode Island School of Design offer scholarships and grants for students in civil engineering programs. Additionally, professional organizations such as the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) provide scholarships to engineering students.
For more detailed information or personalized advice, contacting the Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner or exploring local workforce development boards can be beneficial.
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