Civil Engineering
Bridges, highways, sewer systems and public transport. What they all have in common is Civil Engineering, at the origin of most of the infrastructures we rely on in everyday life. The same applies to the efficient use and conservation of natural resources. Civil engineers reduce the effects of air and water pollution, soil contamination and industrial waste by developing new approaches to treatment and monitoring. These wide-ranging applications make Civil Engineering one of the most important branches in the discipline. Relying on their skills in computer applications, laboratory analysis, field observation and building project management, civil engineers regularly discover new technologies that benefit the population as a whole.
With your degree in Civil Engineering, you can work as an independent contractor, in design, project management, environmental projects, hydraulic structures, or for a municipality.
Most employers in the civil engineering field are based in the Ottawa-Gatineau area. You could do your placements with a construction firm, an engineering consulting group, the federal government or a municipal office. Employers are looking for communications and project management skills, leadership, and a knowledge of software programs such as AutoCAD.
Some of our employers include
- Adjeleian Allen Rubeli Ltd.
- City of Ottawa
- EllisDon
- Environment Canada
- Intera Engineering Ltd.
- J.F. Sabourin & Associates
- Mattamy Homes
- National Capital Commission
- National Research Council Canada
- Natural Resources Canada
- PCL Construction
- Pomerleau
- Public Works and Government Services Canada
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- Stantec Inc.
- Transport Canada
Examples of tasks at work
- Surveying
- AutoCAD
- Computer programming
- Project management
- Design techniques in their field of specialization
- Laboratory analyses and testing
Work/Study sequences
Sequence 1 - by default, all students follow this sequence
| Year of Study | Fall | Winter | Summer |
| 1 | Study | Study | - |
| 2 | Study | Study | Work 1 |
| 3 | Study | Work 2 | Study |
| 4 | Work 3 | Study | Work 4 |
| 5 | Study | - | - |
Sequence 2 - available to students hired for 12-month terms with the same company
| Year of Study | Fall | Winter | Summer |
| 1 | Study | Study | - |
| 2 | Study | Study | Work 1 |
| 3 | Study | Work 2 | Work 3 |
| 4 | Work 4 | Study | - |
| 5 | Study | Study | - |
Admission requirements
- Be registered full-time in the bachelor of applied science program in civil engineering
- Have a minimum CGPA of 6.0
- Have completed all course requirements up to and including the fall term of second year
- Obtain a minimum mark of D+ in ENG 1112
- Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident or an international student (authorization or diplomat).
CO-OP fees − First work term before winter 2011
As a CO-OP student, you also pay CO-OP fees (announced every year by the Registrar) for each study session and work term, starting with the session before your first work term and up to and including your last work term.
CO-OP fees − First work term in or after winter 2011
As a CO-OP student, you also pay CO-OP fees (announced every year by the Registrar) for the session before your first work term and then for every work term, up to and including your last one.
