Civil and environmental engineers design the systems that communities depend on every day - from bridges and water networks to resilient infrastructure and sustainable cities. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Pitt prepares undergraduate and graduate students to solve these challenges through hands-on research, fieldwork, and partnerships with industry leaders across the Pittsburgh region and beyond. Pittsburgh's bridges, rivers, and evolving urban landscape make it one of the best living laboratories in the country for civil and environmental engineering - and our students take full advantage, gaining the technical depth and real-world experience to make an immediate impact.
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The undergraduate curriculum culminates in a capstone design project which enables students to put into practice what they learned in the classroom, and offers a direct connection to local civil and environmental engineering professionals who consult with students throughout the semester.
Graduates have become leaders in our profession, serving with government, private consulting firms and contractors as well as research in private industry and academic institutions.
The department employs world-class faculty and offers access to first-rate educational and research facilities and partnerships with industry. These provide the necessary edge for graduates to discover and pursue satisfying careers that have profound impact on current and future challenges for society.