By integrating science and engineering concepts with industry-specific technologies, civil engineering technicians and technologists assist in the monitoring and inspection of civil infrastructure projects. An education in civil engineering can offer many opportunities – leading to rewarding careers both in the office and out in the field, in areas such as structural design, municipal engineering, transportation construction and geotechnical engineering.
Find your career
Our graduates are employed by:


Municipalities and cities
Consulting engineering firms
Construction contractors
Federal and provincial agencies

Prepare for high-demand positions in:


Design and construction
Interpreting and preparing specifications, drawings or instructions
Infrastructure maintenance and rehabilitation
Project estimating (quantities and costs)
On-site quality assurance
Project management or supervision

Our grads get great jobs
Public Works Manager, Augusta Township
Building Inspector, City of Belleville
Highway Inspector, Highway Construction Inspection Ontario
Estimator, Cornerstone Builders
Network Coordinator, Bell Canada
Experiential learning
This well-rounded program combines classroom instruction, hands-on learning, both outside (in the field) and inside, in our Building Sciences Lab using industry standard equipment.


Get a strong foundation in surveying techniques, drafting principles and computer applications, using programs such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
Gain skills in structural, municipal and highway design, structural drafting, materials testing and inspection, construction supervision and project estimating to name a few.
Year one is common with the Construction Engineering Technician program, allowing for ease of transfer.