List of civil engineering software

This is a list of civil engineering software used in the design, analysis, modeling, construction, and management of civil engineering projects. The software includes applications for structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, transportation engineering, hydraulic engineering, surveying, building information modeling, and computer-aided design.

Structural design and building information modeling

SoftwareDeveloperOperating system
ArchiCADGraphisoftWindows, macOS
AutoCAD Civil 3DAutodeskWindows
AutoCAD LTAutodeskWindows, macOS
CSiBridgeComputers and Structures, Inc.Windows
ETABSComputers and Structures, Inc.Windows
Extreme Loading for StructuresExtreme Loading for Structures Ltd.Windows
FreeCADFreeCAD communityWindows, macOS, Linux
Grasshopper 3DRobert McNeel & AssociatesWindows, macOS
LUSASLUSASWindows, macOS, Linux
MicroStationBentley SystemsWindows
PLPAKStructural Software SolutionsWindows
ProkonProkon SoftwareWindows
Realsoft 3DRealsoft OyWindows
RevitAutodeskWindows
RFEMDlubal SoftwareWindows
SAP2000Computers and Structures, Inc.Windows
SketchUpTrimble Inc.Windows, macOS
STAADBentley SystemsWindows
Tekla StructuresTrimble Inc.Windows

Finite element analysis

SoftwareDeveloperOperating system
AbaqusDassault SystèmesWindows, Linux
ANSYSANSYS, Inc.Windows, Linux
CalculixCalculiX communityWindows, Linux, macOS
COMSOL MultiphysicsCOMSOL ABWindows, macOS, Linux
FEATool MultiphysicsPrecise Simulation Ltd.Windows, macOS, Linux
FEMtoolsDynamic Design SolutionsWindows
OpenFOAMOpenFOAM FoundationWindows, macOS, Linux
OpenSeesPEER Center / communityWindows, Linux, Unix-like
SimScaleSimScale GmbHWeb

Geotechnical engineering

SoftwareDeveloperOperating system
PLAXISBentley SystemsWindows
SEEP2DDr. Fred TracyWindows
SVFluxSoilVision Systems Ltd.Windows
SVSlopeSoilVision Systems Ltd.Windows
UTEXASUniversity of Texas at AustinWindows

Hydrology and water

SoftwareDeveloperOperating system
EPANETU.S. EPAWindows
GMSAquaveoWindows
GSSHAUSACEWindows
HEC-1USACEWindows
HEC-HMSUSACE Hydrologic Engineering CenterWindows
HEC-RASUSACE Hydrologic Engineering CenterWindows
FLOW-3D HYDROFlow Science, Inc.Windows
MIKE 21DHIWindows
MIKE SHEDHIWindows
MODFLOWU.S. Geological SurveyWindows
Storm Water Management ModelU.S. EPAWindows
TELEMACEDFWindows, Linux
Visual MODFLOWWaterloo HydrogeologicWindows

Geographic information systems

SoftwareDeveloperOperating system
ArcGIS ProEsriWindows
Global MapperBlue Marble GeographicsWindows
GRASS GISGRASS Development TeamWindows, macOS, Linux
QGISQGIS communityWindows, macOS, Linux

Transportation engineering

SoftwareDeveloperOperating system
MATSimMATSim community / ETH ZurichWindows, macOS, Linux
PTV VissimPTV Planung Transport Verkehr AGWindows
Simulation of Urban MObilityGerman Aerospace Center / communityWindows, macOS, Linux
TransModelerCaliper CorporationWindows
TRANSYTTransport Research LaboratoryWindows
TRANSYT-7FMcTrans Center (University of Florida)Windows

Construction management

SoftwareDeveloperOperating system
Microsoft ProjectMicrosoftWindows
PrimaveraOracleWindows
PlanGridAutodeskWeb, iOS, Android
ProcoreProcore TechnologiesWeb

Building performance and energy analysis

SoftwareDeveloperOperating system
EnergyPlusUnited States Department of EnergyWindows, macOS, Linux
ESP-rUniversity of StrathclydeLinux
IDA ICEEQUA Simulation ABWindows
OpenStudioNational Renewable Energy LaboratoryWindows, macOS, Linux
RadianceGreg WardWindows, macOS, Linux, Unix
SefairaTrimble Inc.Web

Urban planning and environmental simulation

SoftwareDeveloperOperating system
CityEngineEsriWindows, macOS, Linux
CommunityVizPlaceways, LLCWindows
ENVI-metENVI-met GmbHWindows, Linux
i-TreeUnited States Forest ServiceWindows, Web
ModelurDEXENWindows, macOS
UrbanSimUrbanSim Inc.Windows, macOS, Linux

See also

References

  1. ↑ "UW Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering". University of Washington. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
  2. ↑ "Bridge Design Approved Software List" (PDF). Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. June 4, 2025. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
  3. ↑ "HEC-HMS". U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Hydrologic Engineering Center. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
  4. ↑ "HEC-RAS". U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Hydrologic Engineering Center. Retrieved 28 January 2026.