Summary Environmental Engineer in Canada
Find key facts and figures about working as an environmental engineer. The following information is applicable to all Civil engineers (NOC 21300).
Note: Some information in this job profile is based on the 2016 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC).
Description
Civil engineers plan, design, develop and manage projects for the construction or repair of buildings, earth structures, powerhouses, roads, airports, railways, rapid transit facilities, bridges, tunnels, canals, dams, ports and coastal installations and systems related to highway and transportation services, water distribution and sanitation. They may also specialize in foundation analysis, building and structural inspection, surveying, geomatics and municipal planning. They are employed by engineering consulting companies, in all levels of government, by construction firms and in many other industries, or they may be self-employed.
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Requirements
University
This occupation usually requires a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate).
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Wages
$43.00/hour
Median wage in Canada
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Prospects
Varies
The job prospects vary across Canada depending on the province or territory.
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Jobs
230 jobs
advertised in Canada
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Skills
- Act as project or site supervisor for land survey or construction work
- Conduct feasibility studies, economic analyses, municipal and regional traffic studies, environmental impact studies or other investigations
- Conduct field services for civil works
- Conduct technical analyses of survey and field data for development of topographic, soil, hydrological or other information and prepare reports
- Confer with clients and other members of the engineering team and conduct research to determine project requirements
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