Careers in civil engineering
What can I do with a degree in civil engineering?
Civil and environmental engineers reduce the impacts of society on the environment. They solve critical water issues, manage aging infrastructure and advance renewable energy technology.
Our graduates have the knowledge, skills and experience to succeed as we build a greener and more sustainable future.
Career options for civil engineering graduates
- Construction & risk analyst
- Consultant
- Entrepreneur
- Environmental engineer
- Geophysicist
- Geotechnical engineer
- Marine engineer
- Municipal engineer
- Policy maker
- Professor
- Project engineer
- Project manager
- Researcher
- Safety engineer
- Structural designer
Additional education and training may be required.
More information from UVic Co-op + Careers (pdf)
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- Meet with a career educator
- Work with community through volunteer opportunities
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Meet our alumni
Design Engineer
After graduating in 2018, Elodie was hired as a Design Engineer by RJC Engineers. Read more
BEng - Civil Engineering (2018)
Lab instructor and Leadership/Coaching in Engineering Facilitator
In addition to teaching the lab sections for ENGR 110 and 112, Eric is exploring the intersection between Leadership/Coaching and Engineering. Read more
MSc - Civil Engineering (2018)
Graduate student (MSc, Structural Engineering)
Laura has worked as a Structural Engineer-in-Training at Allnorth Consultants Ltd. and is currently at Stanford University pursuing a MSc in Structural Engineering. Read more
BEng - Civil Engineering (2017)
Graduate student (MSc, Civil Engineering)
Leigh previously worked as an Engineer at McElhanney Consulting where she worked in project management for development projects, and in the design of remote infrastructure services. Read more
BEng - Civil Engineering (2017)