Overview
Civil engineering technologists play an important role in the development and maintenance of our communities. Civil engineering involves the planning, designing, construction and maintenance of structures and altering geography to suit human needs in a way that is feasible and environmentally sustainable. Civil engineering technologists work on various aspects of buildings, municipal infrastructure, highways, and earth works.
In this hands-on program you learn to apply engineering principles to analyze and solve complex technical problems. You learn from talented faculty with lots of one-on-one attention thanks to our small class sizes. You study the theoretical concepts in class and then use those concepts for producing design drawings, computer models, calculations, and technical reports.
Skills include testing, analysis and design of materials and structural elements, designing municipal infrastructure, conducting land surveying, completing cost estimates and schedules, preparing 2D and 3D design drawings, as well as writing technical reports. You also gain knowledge in interpreting and applying the National Building Code as well as other standards and regulations pertinent to the practice of civil engineering.
This program prepares you to work with engineers, designers and construction project managers as an integral part of the engineering team. The long-term path of many civil engineering technologists progresses into rewarding and challenging careers in leadership and management.
Work experience
- Field experience is a mandatory credit course, providing you with the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills outside of the classroom.
- Opportunities are typically unpaid and last approximately 5 weeks.
- This program is eligible for a cooperative education (co-op) credit course between year one and two.
- Co-op provides an opportunity for paid, full-time employment in a field related to your program.
- Co-op takes place in third term between year one and two and must be a minimum of 12 weeks and 420 hours.
- Our co-op program follows Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL) guidelines.
- Transportation, accommodations and other costs related to work experience are your responsibility.
- For more information, visit work experience opportunities.
Other info
- This program is accredited by Technology Accreditation Canada(TAC). TAC accreditation means that this program has been evaluated against standards designed by industry leaders across Canada and is recognized internationally. Graduates may be eligible for membership with TechNova, the certifying organization for Engineering and Applied Science Technicians and Technologists in Nova Scotia.
- This program places a high importance on providing you with skills and knowledge to work safely in industry. You participate in a number of introductory safety awareness courses to prepare for employment.
- Many employers in this industry require a current, official criminal record check as part of the hiring process. A conviction on your criminal record may impact your ability to secure employment.
Tuition
Tuition amounts are for the 2025-26 academic year. Program costs and fees (textbooks, supplies, etc.) are additional.
Tuition (Domestic):
$3,620
Tuition (International):
$12,860
Tuition, fees and program costs
In addition to annual tuition, there are program costs (books, tools, etc.) and student fees for College services, health and dental plans, your student association and parking.
View detailed program fees page(s). Please note that amounts on these pages are meant for planning purposes only. They don't represent final amounts owing.
