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College of Engineering
Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering
Engineering students warm up in the Fitts-Woolard Engineering building on a cold winter day, using the open spaces to study and attend class.

Student Experience

We cultivate career-ready engineers through real-world experiences and a purpose-driven community.

Belonging Through Purpose

At CCEE, community is rooted in a shared drive to solve global challenges. Through high-impact research and leadership experiences — supported by expert faculty, alumni and industry partners — our students gain the confidence to forge their own path in engineering.

Here, discovery happens where theory meets the field. Whether testing bridge resilience, restoring watersheds or designing critical infrastructure, CCEE students build their skills through practical, hands-on experiences so they can graduate with the proven expertise to engineer the future of our communities.

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N.C. State CCEE Career Fair Tuesday, February 19, 2025.

Career Connections

Students build bridges to career success by connecting with employers through twice-yearly Career Connections events and year-round engagement with industry leaders.

Jumpstart your career
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Study Abroad

Immersive study abroad opportunities across multiple continents equip students with the adaptable, global perspective employers look for in today’s graduates.

Expand your horizons

Graduate Student Central

From academic registration to financial aid, graduate students in CCEE can access the essential guidance and resources they need to thrive at this one-stop hub.

Find what you need
Students work in the Fincher Lab in Fitts-Woolard Hall. NC State University's Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering offers undergraduate degrees in civil engineering, construction engineering, and environmental engineering.

Student Organizations

With dozens of affiliated student organizations, CCEE offers endless ways to collaborate on real-world challenges, from high-stakes competitions to global service. Through groups such as Engineers Without Borders, students gain crucial experience beyond the classroom while building strong relationships that prepare them to lead in their careers.

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Mentorship That Matters

The next generation of engineering leaders are made in our cutting-edge laboratories and workspaces, where students tackle global challenges alongside world-class researchers and professional engineers. From their first semester, CCEE students dive headfirst into hands-on research and begin building the technical expertise to solve the problems they’ll face in their careers.

“I felt a real connection to the faculty here. I also felt very encouraged while I was pursuing my degree — understanding different routes that you can go in your career.”

Allison Womack

B.S. in Construction Engineering ’21

Our Corporate Affiliates Program bridges theory and practice, immersing students in real-world projects with leading engineering firms. This exposure gives students a clear perspective on the profession, ensuring they enter the workforce with the mindset of a practicing engineer.

See where you can go and what you can do with a degree from our department.

Academics

Discover world-class programs that prepare you for career success.

Research

Gain research know-how while tackling pressing engineering challenges.

Industry

Forge connections with employers across North Carolina and beyond.

Admissions

Navigate admissions requirements and apply yourself at CCEE.

Industry-leading partners.
Real-world projects.
Career-making experiences.

Corporate Affiliates Program

stories of success

Alysha Jarvis, a recent NC State civil engineering graduate, smiles in her Wolfpack Red regalia.

Alysha Jarvis: Seizing Opportunities

Alysha Jarvis became the first member of her family to graduate college when she earned her degree in civil engineering. See how she’s putting her degree to good use.

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Three students from NC State's Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering pose in front of giant letters.

Howldraulics Student Team Wins at WEFTEC

CCEE students and recent graduates won this prestigious competition for their work on the City of Lexington’s Biosolids Management Upgrade — a real-world project currently being designed by a professional engineering company.

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Student Projects Showcase Innovation at 2025 Research Symposium

More than 50 graduate students presented their research on a range of topics in environmental, water resources and coastal engineering.

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