Civil engineers design, build, supervise, operate, and maintain construction projects and systems in the public and private sector, including roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, and much more.
In 2021, Lamar University was ranked the 14th Best Value Environmental Engineering School by Course Advisor, as well as the 3rd Best Value Engineering Bachelor’s Degree School in the Southwest Region.
We prepare graduates who are job and career-ready—our curriculum integrates specific technical and professional skills across all degrees. We also offer seminars and workshops on topics like resume critique, interviewing skills and etiquette. Samples of the skills we help you build:
The first step toward your future in civil and environmental engineering begins right now with a connection to Karli Padia, the College of Engineering's director of outreach and student services, who can help you learn more about great college programs, arrange a campus visit, talk to a current student, explore scholarship possibilities and more.
Email karli.padia@lamar.edu or call 409-880-8714.
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Lamar University
Cherry Building, Room 2618
P.O. Box 10024
Beaumont, Texas 77710
Phone: (409) 880-8759