Civil Engineering Technology Co-op
Civil Engineering applies mathematical, scientific and technological principles to manage infrastructure development. Infrastructure development includes the design and construction of buildings, roads, highways and bridges as well as water supply and sewage treatment systems. Our graduates participate in all facets of infrastructure development from idea to finished product. For related programs see the below links:
In the Civil program students learn to design and construct concrete, steel and timber structures, as well as municipal infrastructure safely and efficiently using the current building/bridge design codes and standards. They will study how to extract quantities of materials for construction cost estimating and the fundamentals of project management applied to the Civil Engineering field.
Students will also learn to use electronic surveying and global positioning equipment to produce plans for subdivisions, highways, and sites; perform laboratory tests on soil, concrete and other materials to determine their suitability for construction purposes; use computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) software and structural analysis software to draw and design; and produce graphics for the construction of bridges, buildings, and dams.
Furthermore, students will learn how drinking water and sewage treatment systems are designed and operated and take courses that show how water purification and treatment plants are designed and operated.
Program Options
The current Transfer Guide has more information on the options for this program at: transferguide.humber.ca
In the Calendar
For more information on any of the following, please see the current Academic Calendar.
Career Opportunities
Our graduates may choose to work in the public or private sectors of industry. They may work for a number of different employers including:
- Municipalities
- Different levels of government
- The building, transportation, utilities and telecommunication divisions of a consulting or engineering office
- General Contractor
- Developer/builder
- Architect
- Environmental agencies at the municipal, provincial and federal levels
Our graduates may also choose the following career paths:
- Structural Designer
- Construction Manager
- Project Coordinator or Manager
- Inspector on construction projects
- Contract Administrator
- Contractor
- Computer-aided Drafting and Design (CADD) Operator
- Drinking Water System Operator
- Quantity Surveyor
- Environmental protection and environmental testing/evaluation/remediation
Industry Demand
Students initiate their own placement for the paid co-op work term, which normally takes place May through August following semester four. It lasts four months, with a minimum of 400 hours. Students must successfully complete a career management course to help them develop effective job search skills, prior to the work term. Humber provides a range of services to support students, including working with business, industry and government to identify co-op employment opportunities.
Investment in engineering construction in Ontario has increased by more than 50 per cent during the last 10 years. Continuing investment in infrastructure development and redevelopment in the GTA has resulted in strong job placement for our graduates in recent years. This trend will continue for the foreseeable future.
Software & Technology
Students in this program work with leading edge software utilized in drawing preparation, surveying, project management, estimating and structural analysis and design.
Student Work
View more examples of the great work of our Civil Engineering students in the gallery below.
Awards
Civil Engineering Mature Student Award - Elite Roofing and Contractors Ltd.
Civil Engineering Outstanding Student Award - Elite Roofing and Contractors Ltd.
James F. McConachie Memorial Award
UMA Scholarship Award - UMA Engineering Ltd.
Transportation Association of Canada Foundation - Transportation Association of Canada
Faculty & Industry Experts
Work Placement
In this program, a Work Term occurs in the summer months (May to August) after 2 years of study. By this time students have acquired skills and knowledge in:
- Surveying: Electronic Data Collection (Leica and Sokkia Total Stations, Sokkia SDR33, Garmin GPS). Digital Data Transfer. Coordinating geometry calculations and analysis. Digital Plan and Digital Terrain Model (DTM) preparation. MicroSurvey CAD)
- AutoCAD: Survey Drawings, Structural Steel Drafting, Reinforced Concrete Detailing
- Estimating
- Methods of Construction
- Strength of Materials, Fluid Mechanics, Soil Mechanics
- WHMIS
Students perform jobs related to municipal infrastructure planning / field inspection / road inspection, construction, site supervision, utility locating, CAD drafting design and detailing, estimating, and surveying.
