[header] How to become a civil engineer [title] Apply to colleges with an abet-approved engineering program. [step] In order to work as a civil engineer, you'll need to have a bachelor's degree. When you're researching colleges, read the description of the engineering program to see if it's accredited by abet, formerly the accreditation board for engineering and technology. 
You must complete an accredited program in order to be eligible to take the engineering licensure exams required to become a licensed engineer. [substeps] If you can't find the information online, call the engineering department of the school and ask.