波特兰州立大学

As a civil engineering major in the Fariborz Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science, you will work toward a career as a professional engineer. Civil engineers plan, design, operate and construct the infrastructure in our communities. This includes transportation, water and wastewater systems, energy systems, buildings, bridges, and dams.

You will learn:

• Design for infrastructure and geotechnical systems
• Design practices that keep the public safe from seismic and other natural disasters
• Methods for protecting our environment
• Design processes to clean drinking water and wastewater

Our alumni go on to careers at engineering firms or governmental agencies. They also pursue advanced degrees in civil and environmental engineering.

We Offer:

• Foundational civil engineering courses in the main areas of the field. You will learn structural, geotechnical, environmental and water resources and transportation practices.
• Community service projects that support and improve the municipalities in the Portland metro.
• Access to internships in the Portland metro. Get real-world experience in paid positions to help you get a job after graduation.
• Expert faculty who bring the best research and real-life perspectives into the classroom.
• A degree tailored to your interests. In your senior year you will select from a variety of elective courses.
• Scholarships and grants for students majoring in civil engineering.
• An involved alumni network made up of leaders in the Oregon engineering community.
• Student groups that engage in networking, career support, leadership and team building.

CIVIL ENGINEERING BACHELOR'S DEGREE: WHY PSU?

Students in this program experience civil engineering innovation as they’re studying it. PSU is in the heart of Portland, Oregon, one of the most innovative and industrious cities in the nation. The infrastructure in the Portland metro shows the real-world impact of civil engineering. PSU is itself a civil engineering and urban planning marvel. Unique and sustainable buildings line the Park Blocks. Public transportation routes weave through the middle of campus.

With the city as a testing ground, faculty are able to thrive. They engage in their research and are attentive to their students' needs. Our faculty receive more than $3 million in research funding each year. Thus, civil engineering students are able to experience research before they graduate. They also enjoy small class sizes and build connections with faculty.

WHAT CAN I DO WITH A BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING?

Graduates of Portland State University’s civil engineering program are analytical and critical thinkers. They learn skills to solve problems with creative, sustainable, and innovative solutions. Civil engineers design infrastructure and systems to keep people safe and healthy.

PSU civil engineering graduates:

• Design structures using concrete, steel, wood, masonry, and composites
• Predict the amount of water available for human use, improve the water quality in bodies of water
• Use rock and soil mechanics to design foundations, earth structures, and pavement sub-grades
• Develop methods to improve air quality contaminated by industrial and transportation sources
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to apply technical skills to practical problems

Graduates of the program go on to pursue specialized or advanced degrees. They also earn their professional engineering licenses.