Engineering the Future

At CCEE, you won’t just learn about engineering — you'll master the systems that move society forward. We design and deliver solutions that shape everyday life.

Where Big Ideas Get To Work

Our world is constantly in motion, and it takes bold thinkers to keep it moving safely, sustainably and efficiently. The Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering transforms today’s bold thinkers into tomorrow’s engineering leaders through hands-on experience and deep industry connections.

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We’re a close-knit community with a reach that extends across our state and around the world. Whether you dream of designing more resilient cities, managing multimillion-dollar construction projects or ensuring safer drinking water for your community, CCEE gives you the ultimate entry point into a durable, high-impact career.

89% Fundamentals of Engineering First-Time Pass Rate

Above national average first-time pass rates of roughly 68-70%

September 01, 2026

Kagure Wamunyu ’13: Making History in Kenya’s Construction Industry

From heading Uber operations in Kenya to launching a construction tech startup, Kagure Wamunyu’s post-graduate life has been nothing short of extraordinary. She’s making waves in her home country of…

A black and white photo of a woman smiling with a construction hat and glasses on.

August 26, 2026

Ph.D. Student Wins University-Wide Contest for Research Video

Every year, students, faculty and staff submit photos and videos of their research for the annual contest, Envisioning Research. Whether in the lab or in the field, these images highlight…

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August 26, 2026

Get to Know Our Newest COE Students

From studying abroad to studying under some of the best faculty in the country, the newest undergraduate students at NC State’s College of Engineering are ready to engineer their futures.

First Accredited Undergrad Construction Engineering Program Nationally

Established in 1954.

Top 25 Undergrad Civil Engineering Program

U.S. News and World Report 2026

Top 15 Undergrad Environmental Engineering Program

U.S. News and World Report 2026

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A Trusted Partner for Industry

NC State was created to move industry forward across North Carolina and beyond. Through initiatives like our Corporate Affiliates Program, we forge partnerships with industry that fuel learning experiences for our students, growth opportunities for our partners, and a pipeline of talented engineers prepared to lead in their communities.

Learn how we move NC

Students work in the Fincher Lab in Fitts-Woolard Hall. NC State University's Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering offers undergraduate degrees in civil engineering, construction engineering, and environmental engineering.

Programs and Degrees

A degree from CCEE is more than an education — it’s a launchpad to leadership in modern engineering. We offer three undergraduate degrees and five graduate degrees across multiple focus areas.

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Research and Facilities

Faculty and students collaborate across our cutting-edge workspaces to bridge engineering, data science and policy, turning research into real-world solutions for industry and society.

Uncover our impacts

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Life at CCEE

Through immersive educational and leadership experiences, our students build the confidence, networks and know-how to choose where and how they’ll make their mark in their careers.

Discover what you can do

Group shot of the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering's 2024 Hall of Fame inductees in front of the Reds and Whites sculpture on Centennial Campus.

Alumni Impact

Our highly engaged alumni ensure current students stay grounded in our history and traditions and that CCEE remains at the forefront of civil, construction and environmental engineering.

Connect and support

Fitts-Woolard Hall in the fall. — Join a virtual tour of our state-of-the-art home — Fitts-Woolard Hall, on NC State’s Centennial Campus — co-led by CCEE Department Head Jacqueline Gibson.

“I can do so many different things with this degree. I can teach, work at a firm, go work in government, eventually run my own company. I like that I have options — and that I’ll always have a job.”

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Oct 24

Saturday9:00 AM

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Thank you to everyone who attended Career Connections last week! What a great time connecting our fantastic students and impressive industry professionals. 🤝🐺

We hope to see you at our next career fair in the spring!

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Thank you to everyone who attended Career Connections last week! What a great time connecting our fantastic students and impressive industry professionals. 🤝🐺

We hope to see you at our next career fair in the spring!

#NCStateCCEE Ph.D. student Faby Claure won first place in NC State`s Envisioning Research contest in the Grad Student/Postdoc Video category! 🏆🎥

Her video shows a shake table test, where a reinforced concrete bridge column is subjected to strong shaking that simulates an earthquake. This particular test simulates the Llolleo earthquake motion at a 4.4 amplitude scale.

🗯️“Having visual contact with research makes what we are studying feel real, impactful and fascinating,” she said. “It reminds us why research matters.”

Congrats, Faby!

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#NCStateCCEE Ph.D. student Faby Claure won first place in NC State's Envisioning Research contest in the Grad Student/Postdoc Video category! 🏆🎥

Her video shows a shake table test, where a reinforced concrete bridge column is subjected to strong shaking that simulates an earthquake. This particular test simulates the Llolleo earthquake motion at a 4.4 amplitude scale.

🗯️“Having visual contact with research makes what we are studying feel real, impactful and fascinating,” she said. “It reminds us why research matters.”

Congrats, Faby!

Hear why employers want to hire #NCStateCCEE grads. 🐺

You still have time to network with dozens of employers at Career Connections tomorrow (Sept. 10) from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Duke Energy Hall. 🤝

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Hear why employers want to hire #NCStateCCEE grads. 🐺

You still have time to network with dozens of employers at Career Connections tomorrow (Sept. 10) from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Duke Energy Hall. 🤝

About Our Department

We’ve grown up alongside North Carolina’s communities and industries, even as we’ve helped our state grow and thrive. Learn more about our history, how we became the department we are today — and how we’re building a bright future for the people and communities we reach.

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