Civil and Environmental Engineering

Real-world solutions for safer, stronger communities

Design sustainable infrastructure that makes life safer for all, enables economic prosperity and create harmony between natural and built environments.

University of Idaho civil and environmental engineering students and faculty work directly with communities to improve transportation and building infrastructure, mitigate natural hazards and protect water resources and quality.

The department offers undergraduate civil engineering and geological engineering programs on campus in Moscow and civil engineering and geological engineering graduate degrees online through Engineering Outreach and in Moscow and Boise.

Thriving careers. Bold reputation.

Increasing demand for modernized infrastructure - roads, bridges, buildings and water systems - and our need to address environmental challenges like sustainable development and climate resilience make it an exciting time for aspiring civil engineers.

U of I’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is the premier destination for civil engineering education in the Pacific Northwest. You’ll benefit from strong industry connections that open doors to career opportunities. Employers actively seek U of I civil and environmental engineering graduates, with more job requests than we have students to fill them. This high demand means you’ll have a competitive edge in the job market, greater career flexibility and the potential to secure a position that aligns with your interests and goals.

Experiential learning and advanced research

At U of I’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, you’ll engage in research that drives real-world change. Work alongside faculty to develop innovative solutions for sustainable infrastructure, water resource management, environmental protection and climate resilience. From flood management and renewable energy to pollution control, your research will help improve public safety, protect natural resources and create more sustainable communities.

Get involved. Make friends. Find success.

Connect with others who share your interests and values and demonstrate skills beyond the classroom. Take part in one of more than 20 clubs and organizations tied to international and national engineering organizations, national competition teams, mentorship programs and professional skills programs.

ABET Accreditation

The Civil Engineering B.S.C.E. program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

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