Career Pathway for: 
Pavement Engineering
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A career in pavement engineering involves designing, evaluating, and managing asphalt and concrete pavement systems; determining pavement layer thicknesses and material composition as required for different traffic loads, and reviewing data on existing pavements to assess their deterioration and remaining service life.
Senior Level Occupations
Typical Education and Certification Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical and Transportation)Master's degree with emphasis in pavements and transportation materialsSenior Pavement Engineer
Job Description: Senior Pavement Engineers develop, plan, organize, and carry out pavement evaluations and investigations, and geotechnical investigations for municipal roadway/infrastructure projects while applying practical knowledge of pavement management, engineering, and condition assessments.
Hiring Demand: Low
Typical Salary: $99,700
Minimum Years Experience Required: 8
Education & Work Experience:
More- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical and Transportation)
Materials Engineer
Job Description: Materials Engineers plan and evaluate new projects, consulting with other engineers and managers, prepare proposals and budgets, analyze labor costs, write reports, and perform other managerial tasks.
Hiring Demand: Low
Typical Salary: $82,000
Minimum Years Experience Required: 3-5
Education & Work Experience:
More- Master's degree with emphasis in pavements and transportation materials
Mid Level Occupations
Typical Education and Certification Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical and Transportation)Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering)Pavement Engineer
Job Description: A Pavement Engineer designs, evaluates and manages asphalt and concrete pavement systems.
Hiring Demand: Low
Typical Salary: $68,000 - 99,700
Minimum Years Experience Required: 6-8
Education & Work Experience:
More- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical and Transportation)
Project Engineer
Hiring Demand: Moderate
Typical Salary: $82,000
Minimum Years Experience Required: 3-5
Education & Work Experience:
More- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical and Transportation)
Project Engineer
Job Description: Project Engineers plan, direct, and coordinate activities of designated projects to ensure that goals or objectives are accomplished within a prescribed time frame and budget parameters.
Hiring Demand: Moderate
Typical Salary: $84,670
Minimum Years Experience Required: 3-5
Education & Work Experience:
More- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering)
Geotechnical Engineer
Job Description: Geotechnical Engineers research and study soil to evaluate its suitability for foundations. They investigate and assess construction sites, conduct lab tests, create designs for structures, supervise construction, and write and present reports.
Hiring Demand: Moderate
Typical Salary: $68,000
Minimum Years Experience Required: 0-2
Education & Work Experience:
More- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical and Transportation)
Entry Level Occupations
Typical Education and Certification Requirements
Associate's degree in Civil Engineering TechnologyEngineering Technician
Job Description: Engineering Technicians read and review project drawings and plans to determine the sizes of structures, observe project sites and evaluate contractors’ work to detect problems with a design, and help to ensure that project construction conforms to design specifications and applicable codes.
Hiring Demand: High
Typical Salary: $55,800
Minimum Years Experience Required: 0.5-2
Education & Work Experience:
More- Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology