- Are you a Civil Engineering Specialist looking for a new opportunity?Are you looking for a new contract opportunity?We are pleased to offer you a new contract opportunity for you to consider: Civil Engineering Specialist-Start: ASAP-Estimated length: 12 Months-Location: Ottawa- Remote work and Field work (contractor must work in the Ottawa region to cover all of Ottawaregion)Note: Company car available for field workAdvantagesYou will have an opportunity tAre you a Civil Engineering Specialist looking for a new opportunity?Are you looking for a new contract opportunity?We are pleased to offer you a new contract opportunity for you to consider: Civil Engineering Specialist-Start: ASAP-Estimated length: 12 Months-Location: Ottawa- Remote work and Field work (contractor must work in the Ottawa region to cover all of Ottawaregion)Note: Company car available for field workAdvantagesYou will have an opportunity t
- Randstad is excited to support one of our amazing clients, with offices in London, and Kitchener, ON in their search for an Intermediate to Senior Civil Engineering Technologist, who has an interest in working along engineering and design staff on Land Development, Transportation, and Municipal Engineering projects! The individual in this role will require experience working through the entire life cycle of a project, with extensive experience using Civil3Randstad is excited to support one of our amazing clients, with offices in London, and Kitchener, ON in their search for an Intermediate to Senior Civil Engineering Technologist, who has an interest in working along engineering and design staff on Land Development, Transportation, and Municipal Engineering projects! The individual in this role will require experience working through the entire life cycle of a project, with extensive experience using Civil3
- Our client in London, ON has partnered with Randstad Engineering in their search for a Manager of their Land Development department to join their growing team! Our client is well established and has a strong commitment to developing their employees internally. The Land Development Manager will manage and support the Land/Site Development team that includes CAD Technologists, Designers and Project Managers. AdvantagesThis is a permanent opportunity with aOur client in London, ON has partnered with Randstad Engineering in their search for a Manager of their Land Development department to join their growing team! Our client is well established and has a strong commitment to developing their employees internally. The Land Development Manager will manage and support the Land/Site Development team that includes CAD Technologists, Designers and Project Managers. AdvantagesThis is a permanent opportunity with a
- Randstad is excited to support one of our amazing clients, with offices in London, and Kitchener, ON in their search for an Intermediate to Senior Civil Engineering Technologist, who has an interest in working along engineering and design staff on Land Development, Transportation, and Municipal Engineering projects! The individual in this role will require experience working through the entire life cycle of a project, with extensive experience using Civil3Randstad is excited to support one of our amazing clients, with offices in London, and Kitchener, ON in their search for an Intermediate to Senior Civil Engineering Technologist, who has an interest in working along engineering and design staff on Land Development, Transportation, and Municipal Engineering projects! The individual in this role will require experience working through the entire life cycle of a project, with extensive experience using Civil3
- Our client in Burlington has partnered with Randstad Engineering in their search for an Civil Drafter / Designer to join their growing, but established, site development construction team! In this role, you will be responsible for designing infrastructure and design-build projects, working with designers, engineers and project managers to produce complete drawing deliverables. A large component of this role will be working with Civil 3D. AdvantagesThis isOur client in Burlington has partnered with Randstad Engineering in their search for an Civil Drafter / Designer to join their growing, but established, site development construction team! In this role, you will be responsible for designing infrastructure and design-build projects, working with designers, engineers and project managers to produce complete drawing deliverables. A large component of this role will be working with Civil 3D. AdvantagesThis is
- Our client in Burlington has partnered with Randstad Engineering in their search for an Civil 3D Designer to join their growing, but established, site development construction team! In this role, you will be responsible for designing infrastructure and design-build projects, working with designers, engineers and project managers to produce complete drawing deliverables.AdvantagesThis is a permanent opportunity with a specialized heavy construction and engiOur client in Burlington has partnered with Randstad Engineering in their search for an Civil 3D Designer to join their growing, but established, site development construction team! In this role, you will be responsible for designing infrastructure and design-build projects, working with designers, engineers and project managers to produce complete drawing deliverables.AdvantagesThis is a permanent opportunity with a specialized heavy construction and engi
- Our client in Kitchener has partnered with Randstad Engineering in their search for a Senior LAND DEVELOPMENT DESIGN ENGINEER to join their growing team! This role will be responsible for managing, designing and coordinating in the areas of planning, execution and delivery of complex land and site development projects. AdvantagesThis is a permanent opportunity with a full service engineering organization that is focused on positive working relationships anOur client in Kitchener has partnered with Randstad Engineering in their search for a Senior LAND DEVELOPMENT DESIGN ENGINEER to join their growing team! This role will be responsible for managing, designing and coordinating in the areas of planning, execution and delivery of complex land and site development projects. AdvantagesThis is a permanent opportunity with a full service engineering organization that is focused on positive working relationships an
- We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer for a well established engineering consulting client of ours in the Sea to Sky area. This position function within a hybrid work environment, relocation assistance can be provided for qualified candidates. The Design Engineer will oversee projects involving road and utility improvements and replacements, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control and major residential, commercial, and industrialWe are seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer for a well established engineering consulting client of ours in the Sea to Sky area. This position function within a hybrid work environment, relocation assistance can be provided for qualified candidates. The Design Engineer will oversee projects involving road and utility improvements and replacements, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control and major residential, commercial, and industrial
- Randstad is happy to support yet another one of our amazing clients in their search for a professional (P.Eng.) Geotechnical Engineer - Project Management, to join their growing team! If you are a self motivated individual and are excited to discuss your next great career opportunity, apply online, and reach out directly to denver.barr@randstad.caAdvantagesThis is a permanent opportunity with an innovative and specialized engineering organization that is fRandstad is happy to support yet another one of our amazing clients in their search for a professional (P.Eng.) Geotechnical Engineer - Project Management, to join their growing team! If you are a self motivated individual and are excited to discuss your next great career opportunity, apply online, and reach out directly to denver.barr@randstad.caAdvantagesThis is a permanent opportunity with an innovative and specialized engineering organization that is f
- Randstad is proud to support one of our amazing clients on Canada's east coast, located in beautiful Saint John New Brunswick, in their search for a talented Civil Estimator, who will ensure proposals meet consistent standards and coordinate the collection of key proposal inputs such as scope, costs, engineering requirements, examples of previous projects, and other information required to respond to bids or requests for proposals.If you are familiar withRandstad is proud to support one of our amazing clients on Canada's east coast, located in beautiful Saint John New Brunswick, in their search for a talented Civil Estimator, who will ensure proposals meet consistent standards and coordinate the collection of key proposal inputs such as scope, costs, engineering requirements, examples of previous projects, and other information required to respond to bids or requests for proposals.If you are familiar with
- Are you looking for a a Geotechnical/ Civil engineer role and have extension knowledge in the field? This 12 months contracts role may be a right fit for you.General Description• The E4 – Engineer is a professional engineer or geoscientist who applies engineering knowledge to provide engineering, estimating, planning, and quality management services for medium complexity projects and/or operations safely, with quality, within budget, and on time.AdvantageAre you looking for a a Geotechnical/ Civil engineer role and have extension knowledge in the field? This 12 months contracts role may be a right fit for you.General Description• The E4 – Engineer is a professional engineer or geoscientist who applies engineering knowledge to provide engineering, estimating, planning, and quality management services for medium complexity projects and/or operations safely, with quality, within budget, and on time.Advantage
- Calgary or Edmonton, AlbertaWe are an employee owned, Alberta based company, with a supportive environment that enables individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We have high-performing teams that are using their expertise to find solutions to complex problems in geotechnical, geoscience, environmental and field services.The successful candidate will promote our geotechnical engineering teams with clients in different areas such as infrastructureCalgary or Edmonton, AlbertaWe are an employee owned, Alberta based company, with a supportive environment that enables individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We have high-performing teams that are using their expertise to find solutions to complex problems in geotechnical, geoscience, environmental and field services.The successful candidate will promote our geotechnical engineering teams with clients in different areas such as infrastructure
- Due to continuing growth in our Transportation practice, we are seeking a Transportation Project Manager for our Edmonton office. This position will be integral in the developmentand growth of GHD's Transport practice in Alberta. This is an opportunity for individuals who are driven, passionate and looking to be challenged in their career development. We offer an opportunity to be part of a growing and dynamic employee-owned company, in a professional workDue to continuing growth in our Transportation practice, we are seeking a Transportation Project Manager for our Edmonton office. This position will be integral in the developmentand growth of GHD's Transport practice in Alberta. This is an opportunity for individuals who are driven, passionate and looking to be challenged in their career development. We offer an opportunity to be part of a growing and dynamic employee-owned company, in a professional work
- Our leading client is looking for an experienced engineer for their 12 months contracts role.General Description•The E3 – Engineer is a fully qualified and accredited engineering professional who applies theoretical and practical knowledge to provide engineering design, estimating, planning, and quality management services for low to medium complexity projects and/or operations safely, with quality, within budget, and on time.AdvantagesNOTE: The mentionedOur leading client is looking for an experienced engineer for their 12 months contracts role.General Description•The E3 – Engineer is a fully qualified and accredited engineering professional who applies theoretical and practical knowledge to provide engineering design, estimating, planning, and quality management services for low to medium complexity projects and/or operations safely, with quality, within budget, and on time.AdvantagesNOTE: The mentioned
- Our client is looking for an experienced engineer for their 12-motnhs contract role.General Description•The E3 – Engineer is a fully qualified and accredited engineering professional who applies theoretical and practical knowledge to provide engineering design, estimating, planning, and quality management services for low to medium complexity projects and/or operations safely, with quality, within budget, and on time.Role halt date: Thursday - February 29tOur client is looking for an experienced engineer for their 12-motnhs contract role.General Description•The E3 – Engineer is a fully qualified and accredited engineering professional who applies theoretical and practical knowledge to provide engineering design, estimating, planning, and quality management services for low to medium complexity projects and/or operations safely, with quality, within budget, and on time.Role halt date: Thursday - February 29t
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all about civil engineering jobs
Large-scale projects require you to solve complex problems, manage tight budgets and ensure safe, timely delivery. You may work in public and private industries, or be self-employed. With increased spending on construction and other building activity, the demand for civil engineers in Canada is on the rise. Looking for your next civil engineering job? Randstad Canada can help with your search. Contact us to get started!
what civil engineering jobs entail
Civil engineers are involved in the design and planning of public works. You can choose to specialize in: structural engineering, hydraulics, environmental engineering or transportation, among other fields. You will work full-time hours in an office environment. Occasionally you may be required to visit construction sites. Depending on the nature of your work, you may also travel to consult on engineering projects in other locations.
average civil engineer salaries in canada
The housing boom in Canada has led to a steady demand for civil engineers. Canada's major city centres (including Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary) present the strongest job opportunities and salaries to match. Starting salaries in all of these markets are in the mid $60,000 range. Your compensation can climb as high as $80,000 with the right blend of experience and skill.
The weakest market for civil engineers is Quebec, where starting salaries dip well below $60,000. This is a pattern we see with all engineering jobs in the province, however. That said, as a civil engineer, you should have no problem finding work anywhere in Canada.
your day to day tasks
Civil engineers divide their time between design review and site visits. As a civil engineer, some of your daily tasks will include:
- analyzing and interpreting reports, maps and other data
- budgeting and creating cost estimates for construction
- researching government regulations
- analyzing potential risks and other factors
- testing soils and building materials
- using design software to engineer structural designs
- creating proposals and tenders
- establishing and monitoring construction work schedules
- acting as project manager or site supervisor
- surveying land or monitoring construction work
where you can work
Civil engineers can work in the public or private sectors, in engineering firms, public administration, residential, commercial and industrial construction, amusement park design, manufacturing, and transportation.
As condos, retail centres, roads and other infrastructure are built, your expertise is needed to ensure these structures are safe and durable. Despite a somewhat lackluster economy, the housing market is strong. The housing boom in Canada had led to an increased volume of new structures being built, and a steady demand for civil engineers. Currently, the strongest demand for civil engineers in Canada's major city centres such as Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary where homes and other infrastruture is being rapidly built.
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what you bring to the table
As a civil engineer, you will need advanced math skills to analyze, design and troubleshoot problems. Highly developed analytic and communication skills will help you write clear reports and communicate effectively with other professionals.
To be a successful civil engineer, you'll need to be an expert in building codes and engineering principles. In addition to your technical competencies, employers will also be looking for candidates who:
- are highly innovative and capable problem solvers
- work well with other engineers and construction crews
- understand federal, provincial and municipal building codes
- adapt well to various work settings and construction sites
training and certifications
To be a civil engineer, you'll need an undergraduate degree in civil engineering or another related engineering discipline. A graduate degree will be an asset, and depending on your specialty may help you advance your career down the line.
Civil engineers must also be licensed, as the profession is government regulated. In most provinces, you can obtain your P.Eng certification, though the exact title may vary depending on where you live. Usually, you’re eligible for registration as a civil engineer after completing your education, three or four years of supervised work experience and successfully passing a professional practice examination.
where your career is headed
The population growth and subsequent construction in several major cities across Canada has led to a steady demand for civil engineers. With an aging workforce and growing opportunities in cities such as Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary, the future is looking bright for civil engineer jobs in Canada.
While skilled civil engineers with foreign degrees have historically experienced difficulty accessing employment, professional organizations are actively working to change their hiring practices.
Experienced civil engineers can seek out promotions to management roles, or transition into other areas of engineering such city planning or consulting.