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CONTENTS
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Civil Engineer at a Glance
Introduction
Building the World We Live In
Chapter 1
What Does a Civil Engineer Do?
Chapter 2
How Do You Become a Civil Engineer?
Chapter 3
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What Skills and Personal Qualities Matter Most—
and Why?
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Chapter 4
What Is It Like to Work as a Civil Engineer?
Chapter 5
Advancement and Other Job Opportunities
Chapter 6
What Does the Future Hold for Civil Engineers?
Chapter 7
Interview with a Civil Engineer
Source Notes
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Index
Picture Credits
About the Author
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