Civil Engineering

WPI Civil Engineering graduates launch their careers with an average starting salary of $73,078.

Recent graduates have landed roles as Project Engineer, Civil Designer, Transportation Engineer, and more at industry leaders including Consigli Construction Co., Beals and Thomas, BSC Group, among others.

Before graduation, students tackle real challenges through hands-on projects like "UP! Sustainable Vertical Expansion for Enhanced Campus Utilization" and "Role of Coarse Aggregate Shape on Concrete Strength" — the kind of experience employers actively seek.

Sample Companies that have Hired WPI Civil Engineering Graduates

Consigli Construction Co.
Beals and Thomas
BSC Group
Burns & McDonnell
ClarkDietrich Building Systems
Code Red Consultants
Fickett Structural Solutions
Foth
Howard Stein Hudson
Hoyle, Tanner & Associates
Mango Bajito
Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)
MDM Transportation Consultants
MuniCap
New England Infrastructure

Sample Graduate Schools

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Purdue University
University of Tennessee
Stanford University
University of California - Davis
University of Tokyo
Antioch University New England
University of Colorado - Denver
Average Starting Salary:
$73,078
Learn more about Civil Engineering at WPI.
Sample Job Titles:
Project Engineer
Civil Designer
Transportation Engineer
Design Engineer
Field Engineer
Transportation Designer
Construction Coordinator
Life Safety Consultant Intern II
Scheduling Engineer
Staff Engineer
Civil Engineer Waterfront and Coastal Projects
Project Manager
Civil Engineer 1
Associate
Field Engineer/Assistant Superintendent