Civil & Environmental Engineering

Standing the Test of Time.

Are you fascinated by buildings, roads, waterways, infrastructure, or sustainable solutions to protect the environment? Civil and environmental engineering may be for you. Considered one of the most time-honored and longstanding engineering fields, civil engineering focuses on designing, building, and protecting the infrastructure that makes modern life possible. From roads, bridges, and buildings to water systems, environmental protection, and resilient communities, civil and environmental engineers solve complex problems that improve quality of life and serve society.

At Tennessee Tech, you'll combine hands-on learning, industry-connected experiences, and a strong engineering foundation to prepare for a career creating the systems people rely on every day.

Undergraduate Programs

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Tennessee Tech offers a core undergraduate program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, combining rigorous academics, hands-on projects and real-world problem solving to prepare graduates for leadership in the engineering profession. Students build a strong foundation in mathematics, science, engineering mechanics, and design while developing expertise in infrastructure, construction, environmental systems, and sustainable development. You can also develop focused expertise by opting for a concentration.

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering:

» Construction Engineering and Management

Focus on building our nation’s infrastructure. You will learn how to plan, manage, and deliver construction projects from concept through completion, including managing the project’s operations. Students gain the leadership skills needed to oversee complex projects by learning management principles in addition to the technical knowledge necessary for successful project completion.
» Environmental Engineering

Apply engineering principles and sustainable management practices to protect human health and the environment. Environmental engineers design water and wastewater treatment, wastewater collection and distribution systems, landfills, and hazardous waste treatment systems, while water resources engineers analyze water supply and demand.
» Geological Engineering

Combine geology and engineering to solve challenges involving earth materials, foundations, and natural hazards. Geological and geotechnical engineers use the principles of geology, hydraulics, and structural mechanics to provide safe, economical, and environmentally conscious support to civil engineering structures.

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Additional areas of interest or specialization are also offered in infrastructure material science and engineering, structural mechanics, structural engineering, and transportation engineering.

The Road to Success.

Civil engineering student working in the field The $20 trillion U.S. economy relies on a vast network of infrastructure—roads and bridges, shipping ports, electrical grids, and water supply, to name a few. As the world seeks more sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective solutions to build new infrastructure and update existing systems, civil and environmental engineers are in high demand. Our students participate extensively in co-ops, and internships, getting real-world experience in the field, and our graduates are known by employers for being “career ready.” A degree in civil and environmental engineering from Tech will give you a solid start in a career in service to society.

Civil engineering students settng sensors on a bridge Learning and Leadership.

Part of becoming a civil and environmental engineer is learning to work within complex teams. Student organizations can give you an opportunity to work with others in your major or across disciplines on fun projects while also networking with future employers, faculty experts, and industry leaders. Our students work on projects for the American Society of Civil Engineers every spring and compete in state and national engineering tournaments.

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