CHAPTER 1: TITLE AND ITS BACKGROUND

INTRODUCTION
It may seem like Civil Engineering students must know their job options and the careers they could get if they graduate from Civil Engineering before they enter a University program of study, but for some people these are questions that reappear throughout their academic career. A civil engineer designs, plans, builds and operates elements of infrastructure. He or she considers the big picture by contributing to the design and construction of airports, highways, water systems, bridges, power stations and more. Civil engineers ensure the safety and efficiency of these works by applying practical solutions to design, build and maintenance problems and concepts. Civil engineers will consider various design elements for a project and will meet with clients to plan civil projects, such as buildings, roads and bridges. They also develop construction specifications and procedures for these types of projects. Civil engineers are employed by engineering, consulting and construction companies, as well as government public works and transportation departments. They may also work for power companies or architecture firms consulting on sewer systems, water distribution and more. Civil engineers may be employed in areas that require structural analyses or stress analyses, or by large communications companies designing fiber optic cable layouts. Environmental civil engineers are involved in different processes, such as soil remediation, air quality and drinking water quality. Structural engineers are involved in the design and construction of nuclear containment reactors. Civil engineer job is one of the worlds most important jobs: they build our quality of life. With creativity and technical skill, civil engineers plan, design, construct and operate the facilities essential to modern life, ranging from bridges and highway systems to water treatment plants and energy-efficient buildings. Civil engineers are problem solvers, meeting the challenges of pollution, traffic congestion, drinking water and energy needs, urban redevelopment and community planning. The types of jobs available to civil engineers are diverse and additional skills training may lead to unique opportunities.

STATEMENT OF HYPOTHESIS
There are high demands for civil engineering graduates who passed their board exam.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

What are the qualifications of civil engineer to pass a desired job option?
What is the most in demand job opportunities for civil engineer?

Is there a high demand for experienced civil engineers?

This study aims to help the students choose the type of job they will be entering after passing the Civil Engineering board examination. Newly graduates can easily find jobs that require a low level of responsibility that suits their ability and skills.

SCOPES AND LIMITATION

The study focuses on the job opportunities facing Civil Engineering graduates at Cavite State University from year 2000 up to present. The study involves interviews on the graduates and observations of their perspectives and lifestyle that may contribute to their choice of work. The selection of respondents are only limited to Civil Engineering graduates, specifically, those from Cavite State University. The respondents are board-passers. The study will not cover non-board passers from Cavite State University neither the board nor non-board passers from other schools or universities. The study will be conducted only for a month. During the four weeks, we will conduct the study by contacting the graduates from Cavite State University who passed the board exam. Then, we will have them interviewed if they already have a job; and if so, their choice of work. After the interview we will analyze and interpret the collected data.

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

This study investigates the job options facing Civil Engineering board passers at Cavite State University. This is a small contribution studied by the freshmen Civil Engineering student of Cavite State University. The result of this study will provide some insight and information on how they choose the type of job that they wanted. The research study contributes to the readersstudents taking up the course and other researchers. The proposed study serves the student as their guide. It would be advantageous to the readers to help them choose or think appropriate work and the career they could get if they graduate and pass the Civil Engineering board examination.

CONCENTUAL FRAMEWORK

Civil engineers work in all parts of the country, and some spend their entire careers traveling and working on different projects. About half of civil engineers work for public authorities. In the private sector, civil engineers can work not only for traditional engineering firms, but also for telecommunication businesses, consulting firms, or even toy and athletic equipment manufacturers. A variety of engineering specialties are open to qualified graduates:
Transportation engineers they work with local and regional planning boards to identify

areas of growth and development.

Structural engineers they work with architects and builders to assure that steel and other material used in construction projects exceeds the needs of a given project.

Geo-technical engineers - help builders excavate underground projects and work with

experts who manage challenging land renewal projects.

 Hydraulic engineers - they construct canals to speed up shipping while preserving the

natural flow of wild fish through a region, and build dams that generate vital electricity while opening up potential new parcels of land for development.
Wastewater engineers - help improve both our environment and our economy by helping

communities and businesses dispose of waste without polluting natural water sources.
Environmental engineers they examine the quality of our soil, ensuring that harmful

toxins do not seep up through the ground and contaminate crops, animals, businesses and homes.
Compliance officers - work in both corporate and government settings to ensure that local

and federal laws are observed in the construction, maintenance, and operation of all kinds of facilities.
Construction managers - use their engineering and leadership skills to ensure that

building projects are completed on time and under budget

Government and urban planning engineers - government planning engineers forged

relationships with state agencies that would provide funding or construction of major projects. Local planning engineers would help residents understand the potential environmental impact of new highways or infrastructure projects.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

For clearer understanding of the terms used in this study, below are their meanings: Career- lifelong job; trained for and expecting to work in a particular occupation for an entire working life rather than briefly Construction- area where building group of building is being constructed or repaired. Federal law- is the body of law created by the federal government of a country. A federal government is formed when a group of political units, such as states or provinces join together in

a federation, surrendering their individual sovereignty and many powers to the central government while retaining or reserving other limited powers. As a result, two or more levels of government exist within an established geographic territory Fiber optic cable- cable made up of super-thin filaments of glass or other transparent materials that can carry beams of light. Because a fiber-optic cable is light-based, data can be sent through it at the speed of light. Infrastructure- the large scale public systems, services and facilities of a country or region that are necessary for economic activity, including power and water supplies, public transportation, telecommunication, roads and schools. Parcel of land- an extended area of land Sewerage - removal of waste materials by means of a sewer system.

JOB OPTIONS FACING CIVIL ENGINEERING BOARD PASSERS IN CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY

In partial fulfillment of the requirements in English 2, Writing in the Discipline

Banayo, Mary Grace P. Pareja, Rachel Ann O. Portillo, Marshally E. Rivera, Pauline Dennise M. Tarranco, Aprilene A.

February, 2012