What lured me to this profession was the fact that it is centredon improving the lives of people.

By continuously developing and upgrading the

services and facilities of the public, it not only gives the Engineer a sense of responsibility towards humanity but brings forth a sense of satisfaction
that the work carried out by the Civil Engineer contributes significantly to the wellbeing of the society. Civil Engineers are an integral part of
society, without them, we would have no roads, airports, buildings, dams, harbours etc.Being a very dynamic individual and I welcome diversity
with open arms. One of the things that made it easier for me to choose Civil Engineering as a profession is the fact that it is a very diverse
profession and offers a wide range of activities across a variety of disciplines. These disciplines are: Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical
Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transport Engineering and Hydraulic Engineering. It is safe to say that a Civil Engineering degree gives you
the best of both worlds due to its diversity.
Benefits of Being a Civil Engineer
Field Work
Office time is spent on planning, making appointment and meetings. Most of the time, civil Engineers are outdoors at work sites monitoring
buildings, running projects and tackling project issues. They are always on the move and whats exciting is the fact that each project has its own
distinct design challenges and operational issues. This makes Civil engineering an exciting profession as projects vary significantly from one
another.
Team Work
Engineers work closely with contractors, architects and construction workers on various projects. This interaction brings forth a platform to share
knowledge and ideas. Civil Engineers are team players and this paves the way to becoming great leaders within the community.
Creativity
Civil Engineers combine strong technical competence with creative designing. They take pleasure in establishing creative structures coupled with
state of the art technology and architectural flair. Their line of work requires the knowledge of the construction industry, including electrical,
plumbing systems and functional workings.
Pay
Engineering is an above average line of work and thus comes with a hefty pay check. The rewards are plenty in this line of work.According to
Career junction, in 2014, the average salary of a Civil Engineer per month is R35 390. Engineers that are more experienced and work on more
critical projects often make more and this also goes for those in management positions, comfortably eclipsing the R 60 000 mark. One way to earn
a higher pay is to own your own company.

Importance
Engineers use their skills to optimize performance and efficiency of community systems.They also develop water and sewer systems that balance
safety standards with delivery of water and sewer processing, which are key functions in city operation and residents health and comfort. This
makes them central figures in community development. Without their unique talents, communities would not grow and prosper.