When planning for a major renovation project or new build, home or business owners typically search for quality personnel who are experts in their respective fields. Trustworthiness might begin with earned credentials, but it will continue with proof of excellent work, for which Cornerstone Civil Engineering will always strive.
Before reaching expert status, the road to become a civil engineer can be arduous. However, this path is what produces quality engineers who have completed accredited programs, can work in multiple disciplines, and will remain part of an essential workforce.
1. Required Education
Civil engineers complete rigorous educational training to be able to understand the many moving parts of a build. In addition to sitting for two standard examinations, on Fundamentals of Engineering, which is taken toward the end of their college career, and Principles and Practice of Engineering upon graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. This undergraduate degree program, with required accreditation by ABET, provides a foundation for civil engineers to begin their practice. Improvement of skills and new practices remains a constant of Cornerstone, as we complete at least 30 hours of continuing education biennially, along with attending related conferences where we can learn to implement new technology into our current systems.
2. Career Opportunities
If you can dream it… then you probably need an engineer to make it a reality! Engineers can be found in many fields: electrical, environmental science, mechanical, and computer science, to name a few. Likewise, civil engineers have the opportunity to pursue a career in multiple disciplines. At Cornerstone, you’ll primarily find us in the design software, observing in the construction field, or as consultants for larger project planning. In these projects, we serve a vital role from the pre-design stage through the actual construction. In addition to the type of work Cornerstone does, civil engineers have the opportunity to make a difference in anything from pharmaceuticals to forensics. All experience leads to engineers progressing through various grades of professional development, allowing us to continually push our goalposts further and further.
3. Essential Workforce
The opportunity for a civil engineer to work with individuals from all walks of life, whether they be owners, city officials, or construction managers, is rewarding. Civil engineers’ fingerprints can be found on every part of an area’s infrastructure, as they are part of an essential workforce that strives behind the scenes to make improvements and establish high safety standards. At Cornerstone, we don’t take for granted that we have the valuable chance to contribute to our local areas and society on so many levels. This is apparent in wider city planning, which might include roadway and bridge design, but you may also see our hand in the flow of a shopping center or a solidly constructed parking garage. Whatever opportunity we are given, we incorporate quality, safety, and integrity in each step of the process.
Experts in the field of civil engineering are created by a strenuous education, hands-on training, and decades of experience in the office and in the field. At Cornerstone, you can trust that we will put our expertise to work.
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