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occupational fields

Where do civil engineers work after completing their Master's degree?

Master's graduates can look forward to interesting and challenging professional careers in both the construction industry and the public sector. For example, there are responsible positions in Section or project management in the private sector or in office management in the "higher service" of the public sector.
In order to complete the Master's programme as quickly and smoothly as possible, it makes sense to choose and take modules according to your interests. In this way, graduates can successfully and motivatedly enter professional life in good time.
Versatile fields of work can be found in the following areas:

  • Engineering offices: Consultancy, planning, tendering, construction supervision, geotechnics, project management, international activities, quality assurance
  • Construction companies: Civil and structural engineering, earthworks and foundation engineering, building construction, pipeline construction
  • Public sector: federal, state and local authorities, supervisory offices, specialised offices
  • Associations and public bodies: Water, wastewater, waste associations, municipal utilities
  • Other: Construction and environmental departments, insurance companies