About Civil Engineering at UW
The master’s program in civil engineering at UW provides a tight-knit community of teacher-scholars and students working to make the world a more efficient, safer and sustainable place. With faculty expertise in myriad areas such as water resources, construction, transportation, structures, sustainability, geotechnics and architectural engineering, you will have the chance to study with researchers grappling to solve problems for people and the planet.
The master's program in civil engineering at the University of Wyoming provides specialized
concentrations, enabling graduate students to customize their degrees in alignment
with their individual interests and professional aspirations.
Concentrations:
- Building Mechanical Systems Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
- Water Resources Engineering
What Can You Do With a Civil Engineering Master’s Degree?
With a master’s in civil engineering, graduates take on advanced roles in public agencies, private firms and industry, often leading projects or specializing in areas like structural, transportation or environmental engineering. Some continue to Ph.D. programs to pursue research or academic careers.
- Structural Engineer
- Transportation Engineer
- Geotechnical Engineer
- Environmental Engineer
- Water Resources Engineer
- Construction Project Manager
- Urban or Regional Planner
- Sustainability Consultant
- Civil Engineering Consultant
- Research Engineer
- Infrastructure Analyst
- Public Works Engineer
- Bridge Engineer
- Coastal or Hydraulic Engineer
- Materials Engineer
- Engineering Manager
- Policy Analyst (Infrastructure & Environment)
- Smart City Systems Engineer
- Ph.D. Student or Academic Researcher
- Energy Systems or Renewable Energy Engineer
- Chief Business Officer at Jorgensen Associates, Inc.
- Transportation Engineer at Ford Motor Company
- Traffic Engineer at WSP USA
- Traffic Engineer at Atkins North America
- Transportation Engineer at T3 Design Corporation
- Water rights supervisor for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
- Structural Engineer at Martin/Martin, Inc.
- Structural Engineer at CTL Thompson
- Ph.D. Candidate at the University of Wyoming, University of Connecticut, Kansas State University, Michigan Technological University, University of Iowa and more!
Some examples of civil engineering thesis titles that UW students have used are:
- “Flow-through magnetic field treatment for manipulating water proton concentration and electrical conductivity”
- “Site response analyses at a gravelly site near Jackson, Wyoming, for transportation infrastructure”
- “Biogenic gas production from sugar beet raw juice”
- “Evaluation and design of human-machine interface and user experience for connected heavy trucks”
UW’s civil engineering master’s program stands out for its strong emphasis on hands-on research, industry engagement and close faculty mentorship. Students work on innovative projects—from autonomous vehicles to energy-efficient materials—gaining the technical knowledge, design expertise and problem-solving skills needed to address today’s complex infrastructure and sustainability challenges. This well-rounded approach prepares graduates for impactful careers in both industry and research.
“I cannot minimize the merit of working closely with renowned faculty and having access to world-class research facilities, including a high-fidelity driving simulator lab. My well-rounded graduate education and research experience at UW equipped me with the right tools and mindset to tackle challenges head-on, to think big and to gain the skills to solve problems with the mindset of putting people first."
- Omar Raddaoui, M.S. in Civil Engineering - Transportation ’19 | Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Experience Development Engineer with Ford Motor Company
