Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Major in Civil Engineering (Transportation Engineering Entering with Bachelor's Degree) | Texas State University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningMathematicsCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingReading ComprehensionSpeakingScienceSystems Analysis

Knowledge

DesignEngineering and TechnologyBuilding and ConstructionMathematicsEnglish Language

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingMathematical ReasoningFluency of Ideas

Tasks

Direct engineering activities, ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, or other governmental
Manage and direct the construction, operations, or maintenance activities at project site.
Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety
Use drone technology for site surveying, inspection, and monitoring of infrastructure projects.

Technology

Document management softwareFile versioning softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDevelopment environment software

Tools

AnemometersBlueprint copiersCompassesDesktop computersDigital camerasDividersDrafting scalesDrafting trianglesElectronic distance measuring devicesGlobal positioning system GPS receiversLaptop computersLaser levelsMeasuring tapesMicrofilm readersPlanimeters

Work Values

IndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognitionSupportRelationships

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: high17-2051.00	Civil Engineers	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Doctoral Degree)

Multi-million-dollar projects — lead as project manager or principal-in-charge.
Engineering practice and standards on a discipline — set, document, and uphold across the firm.
Major client relationships at agency, owner, and developer level — steward across multi-year programs.
Engineering business development — originate and close pursuits in a market segment.
Engineering staff hiring and development — shape the practice's talent over multi-year horizons.
Expert-witness or specialty consulting — provide on litigation, failures, or contested designs.
Industry leadership (ASCE, ASHE, AWWA, etc.) — represent the firm and advance the profession.
Multi-discipline programs (transportation packages, master plans) — direct across structural, geotech, water, and traffic teams.
Engineering risk management — own the firm's professional-liability exposure on a portfolio.
Engineering culture and practice — shape across the firm through standards, rituals, and quality programs.

Course Pathway

76 courses in this program

176 courses