Educational Background and Licensing Requirements
Students should emphasize elective courses in the areas of project management, estimating, scheduling, contracts and business. An alternate is to take additional engineering courses in varied subjects so as to broaden the engineer’s understanding in various areas. Examples might include foundation engineering, pavement design, steel and concrete design, building environmental systems, and hydraulics. The ability to work toward obtaining a P.E. license depends on the employer and the work assignments. An advanced degree in Construction Management or an MBA might enhance one’s career in construction. However, before doing this an engineer should investigate the various construction career opportunities and employers to see if and when the advanced degree will be most beneficial. Engineering students without a strong background in project management related courses may also benefit from a Master’s degree concentration in construction engineering and/or management to speed entry into the construction industry.
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