Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
Civil engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with the design, construction and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment.
What Do Civil Engineers Do?
• Build bridges, tunnels, and other structures which are designed to facilitate the smooth, even flow of traffic while allowing for expansion
• Water treatment including sewage plants, delivery systems for fresh water, dams, and other facilities which handle both fresh and waste water
• Plan, design and track mine and construction activities at minesites
Where do Civil Engineers work?
• AREVA and Cameco
• Engineering consulting companies
• Petroleum companies
• Municipalities
• Provincial and federal government
Job Titles
• Mine Engineer
• Surveyor
What characteristics do you need?
• Interest in chemistry, math and computers
• Enjoy problem solving
• Communication skills
Estimated Average Hourly Wage from Service Canada - Saskatchewan - $40.05/hour
Post-Secondary Institute
• University of Saskatchewan
o Degree Program
o Require: Grade 12 with a minimum of 78% average including Math B30, Math C30, Physics 30, 30-level English, Calculus 30, Chemistry 30
o Length: four-years
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Last Updated (Wednesday, 09 June 2010 15:08)