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Waterloo's Civil Engineering program offers a rigorous yet rewarding experience, providing students with significant flexibility to tailor their studies through diverse technical electives spanning structural, transportation, geotechnical, and water-environmental disciplines. The co-op program further enhances this journey, enabling students to explore various professional settings and discover their preferred specialization while gaining invaluable hands-on experience. Get ready to operate heavy machinery! As part of one of Canada's biggest (and globally ranked top 100) civil engineering programs, you'll master designing and sustaining essential infrastructure like bridges, highways, airports, tunnels, dams, and environmental protection systems. This degree offers remarkable adaptability. After completing core requirements, students can select from numerous specialized electives across structural, transportation, geotechnical, and water-environmental engineering fields. The program includes six co-op terms to put theory into practice, offering opportunities to explore different career paths with leading engineering firms, government agencies, or international organizations. Upon graduation, you'll be equipped to design enduring structures that serve communities both in Canada and worldwide.