They may work in a specific field such as construction, land development, structural or hydraulic design, soil mechanics, waste water treatment, or solid waste management. The may also work with specialists on general problems such as soil or ground water conta-mination or energy development and conservation. The normal work week for Civil Engineers is 40 hours, with some overtime work required to meet project deadlines. Those working on construction projects, for example, often work overtime during busy periods. Fringe benefits usually include paid vacation, sick leave and health insurance.
Some employers offer retirement programs or profit sharing, as well.
The California Projections of Employment, published by the Labor Market Information Division, shows that the number of civil engineers will grow at an average rate through 2005. Advancement Civil Engineers working in government usually begin their careers as junior engineers. As they gain experience, they may advance to assistant, associate, and senior-level positions. To attain higher salaries, qualified engineers working in civil service can move into management and administrative positions. Civil Engineers working in private industry can be promoted to more responsible jobs such as staff engineer, project engineer, or principal engineer.