Branches of Civil Engineering
Some of the branches of civil engineering include:

Transportation – This branch of civil engineering is concerned with developing transportation systems, including highways, airports and runways, and rail systems.
Environmental – Environmental engineering involves wastewater treatment, air pollution management, and the handling and processing of hazardous wastes.
Geotechnical – Geotechnical engineering includes the design and construction of rock and soil based structures, including foundations and retaining walls.
Structural – Structural engineering includes the design and construction of steel structures, including buildings, bridges, tunnels, and offshore structures such as oil rigs.
Water Resources – This branch includes construction of dams, canals, and water pipeline systems, as well as conservation and resource management.

Civil engineers have been vital to the advancement of the human race, and continue to benefit humanity through the development of structures and systems that are used daily by millions of people.