Editing Civil engineer (section)

===United States===
In the United States, civil engineers are typically employed by municipalities, construction firms, consulting engineering firms, architect/engineer firms, the military, state governments, and the federal government. Each state requires engineers who offer their services to the public to be licensed by the state.<ref>[http://www.ncees.org/Licensure.php National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying; Licensure] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121101230715/https://ncees.org/Licensure.php |date=2012-11-01 }}, retrieved November 24, 2010.</ref> Licensure is obtained by meeting specified education, examination, and work experience requirements. Specific requirements vary by state.

Typically, licensed engineers must graduate from an [[ABET]]-accredited university or college engineering program with a minimum of bachelor's degree,<ref name="study.com">[http://study.com/articles/Civil_Engineering_Requirements_for_Becoming_a_Civil_Engineer.html Civil Engineering Study.com; Requirements for Becoming a Civil Engineer] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151212013219/http://study.com/articles/Civil_Engineering_Requirements_for_Becoming_a_Civil_Engineer.html |date=2015-12-12 }}, retrieved December 19, 2015.</ref> pass the [[Fundamentals of Engineering exam]] (FE), obtain several years of engineering experience under the supervision of a licensed engineer, then pass the [[Principles and Practice of Engineering Exam]]. After completing these steps and the granting of licensure by a state board, engineers may use the title "Professional Engineer" or PE in advertising and documents. Most states have implemented mandatory continuing education requirements to maintain a license.<ref name="study.com"/>