Civil Engineering
Dalhousie Civil Engineering students study the planning, design, construction, management and maintenance of infrastructure support systems for all scales of communities. Specializing in Infrastructure and Materials or Earth and Environmental, Civil Engineering students develop the diverse technical skills needed to proactively address the needs of society.
Student skills
- Data collection and analysis
- Structural design and drafting
- Computer design, simulation and instrumentation
- Construction planning, supervision and inspection
- Waste water treatment
- Steel, concrete, masonry and timber design
Industries
- Government
- Military
- Public services
- Construction
- Research and development
Past roles
- Geotechnical engineer
- Construction site assistant
- Laboratory technician
- Field engineer
- Project assistant
- Structural engineer
- Construction inspector
Past employers
- Halifax Water Commission
- Shaw Group Limited
- Dexter Construction
- Stantec
- Department of National Defence
- Public Works & Government Services
Work term schedule
| Fall | Winter | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd year | Study | Study | Work term 1 |
| 4th year | Work term 2 | Work term 3 |
Work term 4 |
| 5th year | Study | Study | Graduation |
Coursework
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Average pay rates during co-op
| Hourly | $ 22.00 |
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Department
Faculty of Engineering: Civil Engineering website.