Civil & Environmental Engineering
The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CvEEN) houses degrees in Civil, Nuclear, and Construction Engineering, with over eight distinctive research areas.
Our graduates go on to create all aspects of smart cities and communities, from daily water needs, transportation, protecting our future environmentally, creating sustainable infrastructures, building resilient structures, and improving life as we know it.
Our Graduates Make a Difference
CvEEN graduate Dani Zebelean now protects Utah's drinking water.
An Environmental Engineer for the Utah Department of Environmental Quality, recent CvEEN graduate Zebelean works in the Division of Drinking Water issuing construction and operating permits for drinking water facilities throughout the state.
93% of our Graduates Have Job Offers Upon Graduation
We produce successful engineers.
With unique opportunities for hands-on research and mentorship in a variety of majors, our students have the ability to personalize their engineering education. We offer several degree programs as well as research opportunities with faculty in state-of-the-art labs and experiences in the field.
Recent News from our Department
Dr. Hong's Research, Recently Featured in @theU, is at the Forefront of New Nanobubble Technology
Dr. Hong and his team at the University of Utah are pioneering a novel, energy-efficient process for creating nanobubbles. This process, developed in the Meldrum Civil Engineering building, has numerous promising applications.
In collaboration with Dr. Lewis and Dr. Fleming of the University of Utah Health Sciences and fellow Environmental Engineering professor Dr. Jennifer Weidhaas, Dr. Hong has a patent pending for this new and innovative energy-efficient process.
Dr. Glenn Sjoden Joins the Elite Ranks of UtahAES
In late June, Nuclear Engineering Professor Dr. Glenn Sjoden was inducted into the Utah Academy of Engineering and Science (UtahAES). This prestigious honor recognizes Dr. Sjoden’s outstanding contributions to the field of nuclear engineering and its broader applications to engineering and science for the betterment of Utah.
Dr. Sjoden received this honor for his groundbreaking contributions in nuclear treaty monitoring, industrial processes, and academic research leadership.
Dr. Weidhaas Champions Local Solutions for Utah Water Reclamation
On June 18, 2024, Environmental Engineering Professor Dr. Jennifer Weidhaas shared her insights and experiences with the groundbreaking PureSojo project as part of the Engineering & Public Works Roadshow. This innovative initiative, developed in collaboration with the City of South Jordan, represents a significant leap forward in water sustainability for Utah.
During her talk at the PureSojo site, Dr. Weidhaas reflected on her teaching journey, noting a significant shift in how she can now approach water reuse topics in her courses.
~$600,000 Awarded to Launch Innovative Transportation Electrification Certificate Program
The program will address critical challenges in the transition to a clean and sustainable electric power sector, particularly focusing on the integration of electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy sources into the existing power grid. The move comes as the nation grapples with the need for sustainable solutions to combat climate change and, importantly to Utah, improve air quality.
Dr. Cathy Liu at the UofU (program director) and Dr. Regan Zane (program co-director) at USU will be leading the effort.