Every individual has the opportunity to decide their future career path. There are various fields to choose from, such as medical or business, and each requires different qualifications and interests. One of the career fields that people choose to go into is engineering, of which there are many different types, such as petroleum, electrical, and aerospace engineering. Although civil engineering techniques and ideology have existed for centuries, they continue to grow and evolve over time thanks to innovative and advanced technologies. Civil engineering is the planning and construction of infrastructure for the benefit of civilization. It was developed during the ancient era, when the Egyptian architect Imhotep designed Egypt's first pyramid, the Pyramid of Djoser. This achievement was so significant during that time period that Imhotep was granted the honorable title of deity. He is credited as the first civil engineer for this undertaking, as well as for the design of the first columns. Columns were an integral part of many structures built in that era, such as the Karnak temple, which is “the largest temple complex ever built by man” (www.tour Egypt.net). The level of design and beauty of these temples was so high that “when the Romans first arrived in Egypt, they were impressed by the Egyptian temples” (www.tour Egypt.net). The ancient Egyptians also invented the first ramp and lever, which allowed them to build the pyramids. The Chinese were also advanced in civil engineering. The Great Wall is a testament to their knowledge on the subject, as they managed to design and build a structure of such monumental size and length that it has managed to withstand the passage of time. This structure… in the middle of the paper… converts those ideas into a blueprint and exercises those ideas in the field. Works Cited Brown, David J. Bridges. Buffalo: Firefly Books Ltd, 2005. Print."Great Wall of China." www.TravelChinaGuide.com. Travel China Guide, 2011. Web. November 23, 2011. .Lusted, Marcia A.The Hoover Dam. Farmington Hills: Lucent Books, 2003. Print.Matthews, Kevin. www.GreatBuildings.com. Artifice Inc., nd Web November 25, 2011. Interview with Riley, Randy J. November 27, 2011. “Water Resources Engineering.” Zachry, 2010. Web Nov. 23, 2011. “www.bls.gov".. 2011. .