Civil infrastructure
Civil engineer
Plan and design infrastructure such as roads, structures and water systems.
BLS · May 2025
EDUCATION & ENTRY
Bachelor’s engineering route
Civil engineering study combines mathematics, science and design. Internships can introduce specialties. Confirm the experience, exams and professional licensing steps needed for the responsibilities you want.
The state’s typical entry education classification is “Bachelor's degree.” This describes the occupation broadly; employers, programs and licensing bodies set specific requirements.
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Oregon training options
These are related routes to investigate. Confirm the full preparation, current admissions and eligibility for your intended role with the provider.
Oregon Tech
Civil Engineering
Study the engineering of roads, structures, water and other infrastructure.
Ask: Which internships and professional engineering steps fit my intended specialty?
Program page reviewed September 15, 2026
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Which infrastructure problems would I like to help solve?
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The median is the midpoint of estimated wages for Oregon workers in this occupation. The hourly median is $50.60. These figures describe workers across experience levels; they are not starting pay or the earnings of graduates from the programs below.
Oregon projects employment moving from 4,149 jobs in 2024 to 4,822 in 2034. The projected 3,253 openings over the decade include growth and replacement needs as workers leave an occupation. Dividing that total by ten gives the rounded annual average shown above. These are projections, not today’s vacancies.
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