CIVIL ENGINEER

Work-Related Skills
CIVIL ENGINEERS
plan, design, develop and
manage projects for
constructing or repairing Reading comprehension
building structures and
systems. They may specialize
in foundation analysis,
building and structural Critical thinking
inspection, surveying,
geomatics, and municipal
planning.
Complex problem solving

Benefits of this Job Annual Median Salary

Entry-level salary is one of the highest in
Canada (mid $60,000 range) $92, 246 (B.C. 2019)

Receive benefits such as pension plans, dental

coverage, sick leave, and paid vacations
There will always be a need for civil engineers, Median Hourly Rate
and this is a job available worldwide
$44.23/hr (B.C. 2019)
Difficulties of this Job
Work in various weather conditions Industry?
Professional,
Many potential hazards on construction sites
Scientific, and
Extreme weather conditions often disrupt the sites Technical Services
Frequently have to resolve contractual disputes
May have to work evenings/weekends to meet
deadlines

Related Occupations: Construction managers, engineering managers, geological engineers

Qualifications B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Most jobs require a bachelor's Forecasted average employment
degree in civil engineering or in a
growth rate
related engineering discipline
+1.5%

UBC (University of British Columbia)

+1%
4,190
UBC offers Bachelor of Applied expected job
Science degree programs +1.5%
+0.5%
+1.2% openings (2019-
(including civil engineering)
Program length: 4-5 years 2029)
Total Program Cost: $32, 200 +0%
2019-2024 2024-2029
“Civil Engineers (NOC 2131).” WorkBC, www.workbc.ca/Jobs-Careers/Explore-Careers/Browse-Career-Profile/2131.
MyBlueprint, core.myblueprint.ca/V5/Work/Occupation. Anoop Randhawa