Civil Engineering | Howard University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningMathematicsCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingReading ComprehensionSpeakingScienceSystems Analysis

Knowledge

DesignEngineering and TechnologyBuilding and ConstructionMathematicsEnglish Language

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingMathematical ReasoningFluency of Ideas

Tasks

Direct engineering activities, ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, or other governmental
Manage and direct the construction, operations, or maintenance activities at project site.
Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety
Use drone technology for site surveying, inspection, and monitoring of infrastructure projects.

Technology

Document management softwareFile versioning softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDevelopment environment software

Tools

AnemometersBlueprint copiersCompassesDesktop computersDigital camerasDividersDrafting scalesDrafting trianglesElectronic distance measuring devicesGlobal positioning system GPS receiversLaptop computersLaser levelsMeasuring tapesMicrofilm readersPlanimeters

Work Values

IndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognitionSupportRelationships

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: high17-2051.00	Civil Engineers	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Multi-discipline coordination on mid-sized projects — own as project engineer or P.E. of record.
Stamped engineering for non-routine designs — sign and seal within scope of practice.
Client meetings and design presentations — lead with credibility on owned projects.
Constructibility reviews with contractors — drive change-order resolutions on the engineering side.
Specialty calculations (seismic, fatigue, scour, foundation settlement) — execute on complex projects.
Younger engineers across the team — mentor on judgment, code, and client interactions.
Permit negotiations and agency design exceptions — negotiate with reviewers on contested items.
Design reviews of peers' work — provide substantive feedback in formal QA/QC sessions.
Specialty software at expert level — train juniors and own complex modeling.
Project profitability on owned engagements — manage to budget and schedule.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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