Ready to design the world of tomorrow? At South Dakota Mines, our accredited civil
engineering program is your gateway to a future filled with exploration, innovation,
and impact. Here, you'll gain the skills and knowledge to become a problem-solving
leader in building the infrastructure that shapes our world.
At South Dakota Mines, we believe in helping you discover your passion. Our flexible
curriculum allows you to explore diverse areas of civil engineering, including:
Environmental Engineering
Tackle global issues like pollution prevention, water treatment, and ecosystem protection.
Design sustainable solutions that safeguard public health and improve environmental
quality.
Water Resources Engineering
Design and manage sustainable water distribution systems, stormwater management, and
reservoirs. Ensure responsible stewardship of our water resources for generations
to come.
Geotechnical Engineering
Work with earth materials like soil and rock to design stable foundations for structures.
Solve complex challenges in infrastructure and construction while mitigating geologic
hazards.
Structural Engineering
Shape the built environment by designing resilient structures that withstand natural
hazards and extreme forces. From bridges to skyscrapers, your work will stand the
test of time.
Sustainable Engineering
Address critical social issues while minimizing environmental impact. Apply life cycle
assessment techniques and promote equity, justice, and sustainability in engineering
projects worldwide.
Construction Engineering
Turn innovative designs into reality with a focus on sustainable construction methods.
Blend engineering and management principles to lead projects that prioritize environmental
responsibility.
The Civil Engineering (BS) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation
Commission of ABET,https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Civil and Similarly
Named Engineering Programs.
Expand Your Horizons
Take advantage of internship opportunities and research experiences to test-drive
different industries and find the best fit for your interests.
Potential Employers
Kiewit
Nucor
KLJ Engineering
Blattner Energy
Burns & McDonnell
Career Examples
Environmental Engineering
Water Resources Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Structural Engineering
Sustainable Engineering
The civil engineering curriculum at Mines gave me the background to be involved in
a variety of projects in different civil engineering disciplines at my internship
doing both design and field work.
