Civil engineers
National Occupation Code (NOC): 2131 ยท Browse All Occupations
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. Civil engineers may also specialize in foundation analysis, building and structural inspection, surveying, geomatics and municipal planning. Civil engineers 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.
Alternate Job Titles
- Airport Engineer
- Appraisal Engineer
- Architectural Engineer
- Asphalt Engineer
- Bridge Engineer
- Building Envelope Engineer
- Buildings And Bridge Engineer
- Cartographic Engineer
- Chief Civil Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Civil Environmental Engineer
- Civil Inspection Engineer
- Civil Material And Testing Engineer
- Civil Pipeline Engineer
- Civil Structural Engineer
- Coastal Engineer
- Concrete Engineer
- Construction Engineer
- Construction Project Engineer
- Consulting Civil Engineer
- County Engineer
- Dams Engineer
- District Engineer
- Drainage Design Engineer
- Environmental Engineer
- Erecting Engineer
- Foundation Engineer
- Geodetic Engineer
- Geomatics Engineer
- Highway Engineer
- Hydraulics Engineer
- Hydrographic Engineer
- Hydrological Engineer
- Irrigation And Drainage Engineer
- Irrigation Engineer
- Land Drainage Engineer
- Mapping Engineer
- Municipal Engineer
- Navigation And Positioning Engineer
- Noise Abatement Engineer
- Ocean Engineer
- Photogrammetric Engineer
- Pollution Control Engineer
- Precision Survey Engineer
- Public Health Engineer
- Public Works Engineer
- Rail Transportation Traffic Engineer
- Reclamation Engineer
- Remote Sensing Engineer
- River And Canal Works Engineer
- Sanitary Engineer
- Sanitation Engineer
- Sewage Control Engineer
- Soil Engineer
- Solid Waste Management Engineer
- Spatial Information Systems Engineer
- Structural Design Engineer
- Structural Engineer
- Survey Engineer
- Surveying Engineer
- Traffic Engineer
- Traffic Operations Engineer
- Transportation Engineer
- Tunnel Engineer
- Urban Road System Engineer
- Water And Sewer Engineer
- Water Management Engineer
- Water Resources Engineer
- Water Systems Engineer
- Water Treatment Engineer
- Bridge Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Construction Engineer
- Construction Project Engineer
- Environmental Engineer
- Geodetic Engineer
- Geomatics Engineer
- Highway Engineer
- Hydraulics Engineer
- Municipal Engineer
- Public Works Engineer
- Sanitation Engineer
- Structural Engineer
- Surveying Engineer
- Traffic Engineer
- Transportation Engineer
- Water Management Engineer
- Spatial Information Systems Engineer
- Design Coordinator
- Project Engineer, Construction
Median Income by Education
The following table details the median income for various education levels for civil engineers.
| Education Level | Median Income |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | N/A |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | N/A |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | N/A |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | $66,096 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | N/A |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | $81,953 |
| Total: Highest certificate, diploma or degree | $80,931 |
Median Income by Gender
The following table details median income by gender for civil engineers.
| Gender | Median Income |
|---|---|
| Male | $80,931 |
| Female | $84,862 |
Extracted Salary Information (2 samples)
The following salary data has been extracted from job posts indexed on this website over the last year for civil engineers.
Regional Employment Participation by Age Group
This chart and accompanying table outlines regional employment participation by age group for civil engineers
| Age Group | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| 15 to 24 years | 60 |
| 25 to 34 years | 365 |
| 35 to 44 years | 365 |
| 45 to 54 years | 295 |
| 55 to 64 years | 225 |
| 65 to 74 years | 55 |
| 75 years and over | 10 |
| Total | 1,375 |
Regional Employment Participation by Employment Type
This chart outlines regional employment participation by employment type for civil engineers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated employment type, or refer to the table below.
| Employment Type | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 395 |
| Part Time | 1,035 |
| Total | 1,425 |
Regional Employment Participation by Gender
This chart outlines regional employment participation by gender for civil engineers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated gender, or refer to the table below.
| Gender | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,105 |
| Female | 255 |
| Total | 1,360 |
Regional Employment Participation by Class of Worker
This chart outlines regional employment participation by class of worker for civil engineers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated class, or refer to the table below.
| Class | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employee | 1,260 |
| Self Employed | 105 |
| Total | 1,375 |
Regional Employment Participation by Labour Force Status
This chart outlines regional employment participation by labour force status for civil engineers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated labour status, or refer to the table below.
| Labour Status | Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employed | 1,335 |
| Unemployed | 30 |
| Total | 1,375 |
Regional Employment Participation by Education Level
This chart outlines regional employment participation by education level for civil engineers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated education level, or refer to the table below.
| Education Level | Individuals |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 0 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 30 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 10 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 140 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 15 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | 1,235 |
| Total | 1,425 |