CIP Code: 15.0201
Help Build Tomorrow’s Cities!
A Civil Engineering Technologist plays a key role in the health, safety, and economic well-being of our communities. As a graduate of our three-year program (one additional year after graduating from our Civil Engineering Technician program), you will gain advanced knowledge in the design, construction, and operation of water, storm, and sanitary systems, roads, railways, bridges, and buildings. At Confederation College, our small class sizes mean you will get great practical hands-on experience with current technology used in the industry today, including Computer-Aided-Drafting (CAD), Building Information Modelling (BIM), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Surveying.
If you have good math skills, a logical mind, and the desire to build upon the world around you, the Civil Engineering Technology program will give you the tools you need to succeed.
Top Highlights
- Up-to-Date Technology: Program is aligned with the latest industry technology.
- Work Experience: Planned work experience plus optional co-op placements provide field experience.
- Diverse Career Opportunities: Work in fields like city building, maintenance, mining, roads, highways, rail, and specialty projects worldwide.
- Further Education: Continue on to a university degree through articulation agreements.
- Continue on to a university degree through articulation agreements
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Develop and use strategies to enhance professional growth and ongoing learning in the civil engineering field.
- Comply with workplace health and safety practices and procedures in accordance with current legislation and regulations.
- Complete duties and monitor that work is performed in compliance with contractual obligations, applicable laws, standards, bylaws, codes and ethical practices in the civil engineering field.
- Promote and carry out sustainable practices in accordance with contract documents, industry standards and environmental legislative requirements.
- Facilitate the collaboration and interaction among the project team and project stakeholders to support civil engineering projects.
- Collect, process, analyze and coordinate technical data to produce written and graphical project-related documents.
- Use industry-specific electronic and digital technologies to support civil engineering projects.
- Participate in the design and modeling phase of civil engineering projects by applying engineering concepts, technical mathematics and principles of science to the review, production and/or modification of project plans.
- Contribute to the scheduling and coordination and cost estimation of civil engineering projects and monitor their progression by applying principles of construction project management.
- Coordinate and perform quality control testing and evaluate equipment, materials and methods used in the implementation and completion of civil engineering projects.
- Apply teamwork, leadership, supervision and interpersonal skills when working individually or within multidisciplinary teams to complete civil engineering projects.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The Civil Engineering Technology program is ideal for you if you are:
- Analytical: Enjoy solving complex problems with logical solutions
- Detail-Oriented: Capable of managing intricate details in projects
- Innovative: Eager to apply creative solutions to engineering challenges
- Team-Oriented: Ready to collaborate with diverse groups
- Ambitious: Interested in advancing your career in civil engineering
As a qualified Civil Engineering Technologist, numerous career paths are available, including:
- Project Planning and Design
- Testing Soils, Concrete, and Other Construction Materials
- Cost Estimating
- Construction Inspection and Supervision
- Contract Administration
- Management and Infrastructure Maintenance
- Restoration and Repair
Graduates find employment with consultants, contractors, and government at municipal, provincial, and federal levels. With experience, advancement to management positions is common. Employment opportunities are available locally, regionally, and globally.
