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Civil engineering technicians and technologists combine scientific and engineering principles with specialized industry technologies to oversee and assess infrastructure projects. A civil engineering education opens doors to fulfilling careers in diverse settings, from office-based roles in construction management, cost estimation, and inspection to fieldwork involving infrastructure design and drafting. These professionals apply their knowledge of science, engineering, and sustainability along with sector-specific technologies to contribute to successful civil infrastructure initiatives, including public transportation systems, land development projects, municipal services, and resource management solutions.
Required academic preparation
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Recommended academic preparation
English language requirements
TOEFL: (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 550 (paper-based test); 80 (IBT internet-based test with minimums of 20)
IELTS (International English Language Test Service): 6.0 overall with no bands less than 6.0 (under SDS); 6.0 overall with one band at 5.5 (generic category)
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment): Overall band of 60, writing 60