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ASCE Members who are 35 or younger are encouraged to join an ASCE younger member group. Find out if there is one near you, and get involved!
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There are dozens of possible career paths in the field of civil engineering. Five typical career paths are presented here.
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ASCE offers a wide range of resources and opportunities to help you grow at all levels and advance in your career.
Civil Engineering Certification’s (CEC) Early Career Certification (CE‑C) recognizes foundational knowledge and readiness for professional practice across civil engineering disciplines.
Plug into ASCE's online community for young civil engineers. Participate in discussions and read Member Voices.
Engineering Grades
ASCE’s Guidelines for Engineering Grades was created to help engineers and their employers recognize an engineer’s level of professional development and career advancement. The guidelines outline the knowledge, skills, and responsibilities associated with engineers at each grade.
The ASCE Guidelines for Engineering Grades Comparison Tool is an interactive online tool that lets you compare requirements across up to three different grades at once.
Get help with your exams
The NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is the first of two exams engineers must pass in order to become licensed professional engineers (PE).
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Ensure your readiness with PE civil on-demand review courses that are newly updated and aligned with the latest NCEES Referenced Handbook and Exam Specifications.
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“NCEES is a longstanding, trusted, and valued partner of ASCE with an aligned mission of advancing engineering excellence and safeguarding the health, safety, and welfare of the public,” said ASCE Executive Director Tom Smith. “ASCE and NCEES make a formidable team, and I know we can accomplish great things together.”
NCEES will be the title sponsor of the new Cities of the Future Campus Screening program that will give ASCE student chapters around the world access to the recently released IMAX film.
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