Civil & Environmental Engineering BS

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Civil and Environmental Engineering Department

Ready to design the world of tomorrow? At South Dakota Mines, our accredited civil engineering program is your gateway to a future filled with exploration, innovation, and impact. Here, you'll gain the skills and knowledge to become a problem-solving leader in building the infrastructure that shapes our world.

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Featured Research

Ecosystem Protection and Restoration
Renewable Energy Infrastructure
Advanced Waste Management Systems
Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
Air Quality Monitoring Programs

Featured Courses

Structural Engineering Principles
Water and Wastewater Treatment Systems
Transportation Systems Engineering
Air Quality Engineering
Sustainable Engineering Practices

Credits

130 Credits
Course Catalog

At South Dakota Mines, we believe in helping you discover your passion. Our flexible curriculum allows you to explore diverse areas of civil engineering, including:

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Environmental Engineering

Tackle global issues like pollution prevention, water treatment, and ecosystem protection. Design sustainable solutions that safeguard public health and improve environmental quality.

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Water Resources Engineering

Design and manage sustainable water distribution systems, stormwater management, and reservoirs. Ensure responsible stewardship of our water resources for generations to come.

Geotechnical Engineering

Work with earth materials like soil and rock to design stable foundations for structures. Solve complex challenges in infrastructure and construction while mitigating geologic hazards.

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Structural Engineering

Shape the built environment by designing resilient structures that withstand natural hazards and extreme forces. From bridges to skyscrapers, your work will stand the test of time.

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Sustainable Engineering

Address critical social issues while minimizing environmental impact. Apply life cycle assessment techniques and promote equity, justice, and sustainability in engineering projects worldwide.

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Construction Engineering

Turn innovative designs into reality with a focus on sustainable construction methods. Blend engineering and management principles to lead projects that prioritize environmental responsibility.

The Civil Engineering (BS) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Take advantage of internship opportunities and research experiences to test-drive different industries and find the best fit for your interests.

Potential Employers

Kiewit
Nucor
KLJ Engineering
Blattner Energy
Burns & McDonnell

Career Examples

Environmental Engineering
Water Resources Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Structural Engineering
Sustainable Engineering

The civil engineering curriculum at Mines gave me the background to be involved in a variety of projects in different civil engineering disciplines at my internship doing both design and field work.

Cole Peterson

Intern at HDR Inc. in Rapid City