Students pose on the shore near a bridge spanning a river.

Steel Design

Civil engineering students learned about designing with steel during trips in the Pacific Northwest. 
Read About Their Trips

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Design the systems that shape our world.

Civil engineers at Washington State University learn to design, build, and maintain the infrastructure that keeps communities moving — from bridges and skyscrapers to clean water systems, transportation networks, and resilient structures for future generations.

Civil engineers are needed everywhere — every city, every country, across the globe. Graduates are equipped to be successful in engineering practice and many go on to become licensed Professional Engineers (PE, SE), carrying the highest accountability and trust in protecting public safety.

Academic Programs

Graduate Program

The graduate program offers a dynamic, research-driven experience with both M.S. (thesis and non-thesis) and Ph.D. tracks.

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News

Dr. Universe explains how icebergs form

WSU’s resident feline scientist travels to the frozen edges of the planet to answer a question from Kenton, an 8‑year‑old from Washington state: What creates icebergs?

Rescue Mission

As groundwater that supports billions in crops declines, WSU researchers are working to understand and protect the Northwest’s vital aquifer systems.