HOW TO GET THERE
Typical pathway
A typical path is to finish secondary school with strong math, physics, drafting, computer, and technical courses. Many students then take a college diploma or similar postsecondary program in civil engineering technology or a related field, though some employers may consider other relevant education and experience. Early experience can come from co-op, summer jobs, or entry-level technician work with engineering, construction, survey, or public works teams. New workers often learn on the job by helping prepare drawings, collect field data, and support surveys, inspections, and technical checks. Requirements can vary by employer, province, and the type of work.
THE WORK
What you may do
Legacy duties
- Assist in developing engineering specifications and drawings
- Participate in field surveys, inspections or technical investigations of topography, soils, drainage and water supply systems, road and highway systems, buildings and structures to provide data for engineering projects
- Perform other technical functions in support of civil engineering activities.
SKILLS TO BUILD
Skills used in this Career
Computer SkillsPresentation skillsProposal writingTeam project workCommittee work on industry ethics