Job prospect for civil and general engineering.

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The current job prospects for civil engineering, particularly in structural engineering, are perceived as unfavorable according to discussions among undergraduates at the University of Illinois. Students are exploring alternatives, such as General Engineering with a focus on Automotive Engineering or Robotics, due to concerns about job availability in civil engineering. The discussion highlights the need for students to evaluate specific fields within civil engineering, including structural, geotechnical, environmental, and construction management, to determine which offers the best employment opportunities.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of civil engineering disciplines, including structural and geotechnical engineering.
  • Familiarity with General Engineering concepts and its applications in automotive and robotics fields.
  • Knowledge of job market trends in engineering sectors.
  • Awareness of academic requirements for transferring between engineering programs.
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  • Research job market trends for civil engineering fields, focusing on structural, geotechnical, and environmental engineering.
  • Explore General Engineering programs and their career outcomes, particularly in Automotive Engineering and Robotics.
  • Investigate alternative engineering disciplines that align with mechanical engineering, such as aerospace or industrial engineering.
  • Consult academic advisors about transfer requirements and opportunities within engineering programs at the University of Illinois.
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Undergraduate engineering students, academic advisors, and career counselors seeking insights into engineering job prospects and program transfers.

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I am an undergrad in civil. I've heard the current job prospect for civil engineering isn't looking very good, especially in the structural side. So I am tempting to switch out. I am equally interested in mechanical and civil, however, my gpa wasn't good enough to get into mechanical. So instead I am considering transfer into General Engineering with a secondary field in Automotive Engineering or Robotics. Which one has better job prospect (civil or general engineering)?
Like I said, I am interested in both of these engineering disciplines, I am looking to compare which one has better job prospect.

Is here another field of engineering that is similar to MechE, that I can look into?

Another question: If I choose to stay in civil, which primary field has better job prospect (structural, geotech, environmental, construction management..etc) ?

By the way, I attend the University of Illinois.
 
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Where did you hear that current job prospect for civil engineering isn't looking very good, especially in the structural side.

Structural side is suppose to be the best.
 

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