<p>I am in my last year of my undergraduate studies in civil engineering, and I’m hoping to go to graduate school next year. However, I don’t know what specific field to go in!! I’ve narrowed down my choices to construction management, geotechnical, transportation, and water resources. I am also interested in sustainable design (I am a LEED Green Associate). I live in the San Francisco Bay Area, so are there any particular fields that are booming in my area right now? What would be the best field to get a Master’s from the ones I stated above? Thank You!</p>
<p>Ah, I just finished my undergraduate in CE. I am also very interested in sustainability (I am a LEED GA as well), so I’ve decided to enter a MS in Environmental Engineering, which focuses on water resources/treatment and air. It is a great choice since all prereqs for the program are satisfied by your CE degree. And the environmental field is currently growing, so there should be plenty of opportunity at graduation.</p>
<p>Thank you for your response! What do people here think about Construction Management? Does it require a certain “extroverted” personality? I’m a tad introverted but friendly at the same time. Are average salaries pretty similar for all fields in civil engineering?</p>
<p>Extraversion isn’t a requirement to work in construction management, but those who are introverted may not find it as enjoyable. You’re <em>always</em> going to be working with others; if you can’t work with others, you won’t succeed. It’s not a field where you’ll be spending a lot of time working out engineering and math problems, though you should have a good understanding of it if you work in the heavy construction side of the industry.</p>
<p>What are some of the characteristics of an ideal job for you? I work in construction management, so perhaps I can help you figure out if it’s something you would enjoy. </p>
<p>Salaries are not drastically different, though construction management and structural engineering tend to be on the higher end.</p>