My First 4 Years as A Civil Engineer (What You Need to Know)
In this video, I break down exactly what my first four years were like as a civil engineering EIT in the private land development industry (I am not a structural, traffic, geotech, or any other type). I specialize in land development which involves site, grading, utility, stormwater design, permitting, and construction services.
I cover the challenges, the growth, the technical work I was doing, and how my role evolved year by year. I also discuss salary and work-life balance.
Whether you're just starting out or trying to level up, I walk through:
✔️ The reality of being a new grad in civil engineering
✔️ What I worked on (site design, stormwater, utilities, CAD)
✔️ Salary and work-life balance for each year
✔️ What I wish I knew earlier
✔️ Real advice for new EITs
🎓 STUDENT & DESIGN RESOURCES
Access templates, tools, and more:
👉 https://payhip.com/civilhub
🔗 CONNECT WITH ME
🌍 Website – https://www.griffinfurlong.com/
📸 Instagram – / civilgriffin
📱 TikTok – / civilgriffin
📘 READ MY BOOK
Boundless: Choosing a Mindset for Lifelong Growth
👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBJWJK2B
WHO AM I?
I'm Griffin — a licensed civil engineer sharing practical insights from land development. I help students and young professionals gain real-world engineering skills that schools don't teach.
