Building Nevada's infrastructure
For over 120 years, we've been helping Nevada design safe and sustainable communities.
Degrees in civil & environmental engineering
Bachelor's degree in civil & environmental engineering
If you want to apply your scientific and mathematical expertise to important problems like clean drinking water, safe and sustainable buildings, and modern infrastructure, then civil and environmental engineering is the career for you.
M.S. and Ph.D. in civil & environmental engineering
Our graduate programs in civil & environmental engineering can help you take the next step in your career, whether you are looking for an industry-ready M.S. or want to conduct research as part of your Ph.D.
Our faculty
Our growing department has more than 20 academic faculty as well as professional and research support staff. Recent hires have strengthened our department expertise across the civil and environmental engineering subdisciplines.
Department research
Our research tackles critical problems, from earthquake engineering to providing quality drinking water to safe and sustainable roadways.
Civil & environmental engineering news
New discovery reveals hidden chemicals shaping wildfire recovery
Doctoral student Alyssa Radakovich advances research through University-PNNL partnership
Engineering student advocates for safer bicycling at national summit
Truckee Meadows Bicycle Alliance sends Malayla Harding to DC after selecting her as its first Goodenow Fellow
University professor Krishna Pagilla selected for EPA Science Advisory Board
Environmental engineering expert joins newly appointed board, advising EPA on health and environmental protection efforts
Are you ready to make a world of difference?
Join the College of Engineering students, faculty and alumni who are developing the ideas, techniques and technologies that change the world.