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College of Engineering
Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering
Two people converse at a Career Connections job fair in NC State's Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering.

Industry

We forge partnerships with industry that prepare students to excel and connect employers with top-tier engineering talent.

Enduring Partnerships, Real-World Results

The Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering nurtures collaboration that moves people forward. Our partners are integral to our process, shaping a curriculum that yields technically strong, workforce-ready graduates. This deep connection allows us to produce world-class engineers while driving measurable community impacts — strengthening infrastructure, public health and economic resilience across North Carolina and beyond.

By working alongside professionals on active projects, our students graduate with the experience and confidence to create immediate value. Backed by faculty who are experts in their fields and alumni who lead the profession’s top firms, CCEE supports the talent pipeline that shapes the future of engineering.

Why Partner With CCEE?

At CCEE, partnership goes beyond recruiting. We work alongside employers, agencies and communities to develop talent, advance engineering practice and deliver solutions that matter.

Our partners benefit from:

  • Job-ready engineers shaped by hands-on projects, internships and co-ops
  • Applied research and testing capabilities that translate ideas into real-world solutions
  • Extension and workforce development expertise supporting continuing education opportunities for practicing engineers and training for professionals in adjacent fields
  • A trusted land-grant partner deeply embedded across North Carolina and beyond

Corporate Affiliates Program

The CCEE Corporate Affiliates Program connects industry leaders to a premier pipeline of NC State engineering talent. Through priority recruiting, strategic research collaboration and year-round visibility in our state-of-the-art laboratories and workspaces, our partners gain access to the next generation of engineers while driving innovation across the profession.

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Students observe water flow in the Hydraulics Lab in Fitts-Woolard Hall on Centennial Campus.
Two people shake hands at a Career Connections job fair in NC State's Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering.

Career Connections

Twice-yearly career fairs and industry engagement events give employers face-to-face exposure to our students, strengthening our partners’ recruitment pipelines.

Recruit our students
A closeup of a sample of material in CCEE's Cementitious Materials Lab.

Extension

We provide partners with applied engineering expertise, from professional development and materials research to hands-on support for key infrastructure challenges.

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Three researchers analyze a water sample in a lab at NC State's Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering.

Centers and Facilities

In our cutting-edge labs, centers and research spaces, students and faculty work alongside our partners to advance civil, construction and environmental engineering.

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Putting Talent at the Center

At CCEE, we believe industry engagement is fundamentally about people. Talent is at the heart of our partnerships, where students bridge the gap between classroom learning and professional success. Our partners and alumni provide the critical link — mentoring future engineering leaders and recruiting them into the firms that shape our world.

80%+ of Undergrads in Paid Internships or Co-Ops

These students gain real-world experience with leading employers while strengthening their readiness for professional careers.

31 Partners in our Corporate Affiliates Program

Partner organizations span key engineering sectors, including consulting, industry, construction and local, state and federal government.

90%+ of Graduates Employed or Pursuing Graduate Study

A large proportion of these graduates are hired directly by our industry partners based on prior exposure and collaboration.

The result is a graduate who is job-ready, grounded in practical problem-solving and prepared to make a difference. By merging industry insight with academic rigor, we create a community where students are empowered to lead and employers find the talent they need to thrive.

That work takes shape every day through partnerships that translate ideas into action and research into results.

stories of impact

Dr. Detlef Knappe works with graduate and post doc students in his lab on Centennial campus. Dr. Knappe is interested in drinking water quality and treatment, water reuse, organic micropollutants, development of water treatment processes for polar and persistent organic pollutants, and the fate of organic pollutants in solid waste landfills.

Water Testing Research Combats Pollution in Drinking Water

Detlef Knappe’s research on filters that can remove harmful contaminants from drinking water shows promise in providing North Carolinians with safer water supplies.

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The morning tide creeps up on a beach cottage at Carova.

New Technology Forecasts Beach Erosion Before Hurricanes Strike

As coastal communities face intensifying storms, CCEE researchers are using dynamic, physics-based models to strengthen forecasting ahead of future hurricanes.

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Dr. Rudi Seracino works with students at the CFL- Constructed Facilities Lab on Centennial Campus.

Harkers Island Bridge Replacement Makes History in North Carolina

CCEE contributed to the construction of this 3,200-foot-long fixed-span bridge that reduces congestion and enhances access to the mainland during emergencies.

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