University of Houston - Katy
University of Houston - Katy
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Construction Engineering Program
Construction Engineering Program
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Affiliation Disclaimer: This webpage is maintained by faculty of the Construction Engineering program at the University of Houston at Katy. The content reflects the educational and outreach activities of the program and does not represent an official University of Houston website. For official information, please visit uh.edu/katy
WELCOME TO UH KATY
UH at Katy offers undergraduate and graduate programs from the the Cullen College of Engineering. A part of the UH main campus, UH at Katy is located near the Grand Parkway and I-10 in the Katy Academic Building, a shared space with UH Victoria which offers its own unique programs.
Learn more about UH at Katy.
WHAT IS CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING?
WHAT IS CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING?
The BS in Construction Engineering program combines civil engineering and business principles to produce graduates who can design and manage the construction processes that create and rehabilitate the public infrastructure. This includes design and construction of commercial buildings, airports, dams, roads, utilities, bridges, residential communities and schools.
CAREERS IN CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
CAREERS IN CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
Employment opportunities for construction engineers are available in both the private and public sectors. Main responsibilities for this career track include on-site management and observation of construction projects, and fostering strong business-client relationships to ensure these projects are completed meeting budget and timeline requirements.
According to a 2022 salary survey produced by Payscale.com, a construction engineer can expect to earn a starting salary of $70,412, with that climbing closer to $80,000 after a few years of accrued experience.
ACADEMICS
ACADEMICS
The construction engineering undergraduate degree program is a part of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Construction engineering undergraduates will take all of their major coursework at UH at Katy, located near the Grand Parkway & I-10, in Katy, Texas.
Overall, expect this program to be rigorous and hands-on. Luckily, this department has one of the most loyal and active alumni bases in the entire college, with graduates employed in top positions throughout the region – so landing your dream job, internship, co-op or fellowship shouldn’t be too difficult!
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
The civil & environmental engineering department at the University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering is well-known for its research, and faculty in the department have expertise in environmental engineering, geotechnical and materials engineering, structural engineering, oceans and water resources engineering and geosensing systems engineering. The civil and environmental engineering department is also home to the NSF-funded National Center for Airborne Laser Mapping (NCALM). Undergraduate students have the opportunity to become involved in the fascinating research being conducted by faculty members and graduate students in the department. Learn more at www.cive.uh.edu/research/overview
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