Welcome to Civil Engineering
The department of civil engineering is a community of learners committed to providing outstanding educational opportunities for our students. We also conduct advanced research in civil infrastructure design and environmental preservation.
2023 U.S. News and World Report listing of “Best Engineering Jobs.” Civil Engineering ranks #4.
Civil engineering ranks in Kiplinger’s listing of top 25 majors overall in the U.S. for most lucrative careers, and its subfields are also in the top 25.
Top News and Stories
- Civil Engineering Guest Speaker: Dr. Thomas Kang
February 8, 2024 4:15-5:15 DUF 2121 Design, Repair and Construction of Nuclear Concrete Containment Structures K-State engineers receive grant to develop vehicle crash count predictive tool
A Kansas State University engineering team is developing a crash count predictive tool to help law enforcement agencies better allocate resources and increase safety on public roadways.- Rosowsky honored with civil engineering award
The American Society of Civil Engineers, or ASCE, has selected David Rosowsky, vice president for research at Kansas State University, to receive the 2023 Ernest E. Howard Award for his contributions to risk-informed design of wood structures and his influence on a generation of engineering students.
Parameswaran honored with endowed recognition in civil engineering
Prathap Parameswaran, recipient of the Fornelli Engineering professorship and associate professor of civil engineering, has been appointed the Thomas and Connie Paulson Civil Engineering Outstanding Faculty Member at Kansas State University.