Daniel, Liverpool AddedThursday, August 18, 2016 at 9:09 AM I'm more interested in the office and design aspect of engineering Hi! I'm considering becoming a civil engineer, but I have two questions: as an engineer, do you have to get your hands grubby on-site? I'm more interested in the office and design aspect of engineering, would I be able to stick to that or will I be required to get a bit messy on-site? Also, do I need to be able to drive as an engineer? I have a medical condition that prevents me from being able to drive unfortunately! Thanks! Related to Choosing a Degree, Civil, Internships & Jobs, Work Environment Reset Sort By Default Colista Freeman , Mulkey Engineers & Consultants Answered Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 9:09 AM One of the great things about civil engineering is that there is a huge variety of jobs you can do! If you prefer to work in an office, stick with planning and design – there is typically very little outside work. Sometimes you will need to visit a project site, but most of the time there’s no need to get dirty – it’s mostly observation. As far as driving, I find that I often work with a team of people, and we can travel together to meetings or project site visits. That’s usually the only type of driving involved in the planning and design phase of a project. You should be able to easily work as a civil engineer without needing to drive a vehicle! Good luck!