Civil Engineering Technology Fanshawe College

Overview

The Civil Engineering Technology Advanced Diploma from Fanshawe College is a three-year Ontario career opportunities:

Infrastructure is the glue that keeps cities and towns connected, vibrant, and safe. From water, to storm, sewer and highway systems, our health and safety relies on trained and experienced civil engineers to maintain, design and build the vital infrastructure of our cities and towns. 

With the Civil Engineering Technology program of Fanshawe College, you'll study structural engineering concepts like the design of steel frame and reinforced concrete buildings. In our civil engineering courses you will analyze theories for the treatment of water, sewage and solid wastes. You will learn how to select and test construction materials and develop skills in computer assisted design (CAD) and drafting, electronic surveying methods and writing technical reports. With a diploma in civil engineering you will be trained to ensure that our communities remain safe and connected by learning on cutting-edge engineering technology, and with in-class lectures. As well, you'll receive hands-on work experience in the field of civil engineering, with a full twelve months of paid co-op.

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

This Fanshawe College program is aligned with IRCC's Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 15.0201. Please consult the IRCC website to verify current Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) alignment.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of Fanshawe’s Civil Engineering Technology program can pursue a career across many industries, including residential and commercial construction, building inspection, civil projects (pipelines, road repair, etc.), surveying, materials testing and more.

Did you know Fanshawe consistently ranks high in graduate employment rates among large colleges in Ontario?

Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Civil Engineering Technology program:

• CAD Technologist

Assist in the production of computer aided drawings from concept to final design for aerial and underground infrastructure projects.

• Civil Designer

Perform civil engineering design and drafting related to site plan and land development projects, including grading design, storm and sanitary design, and stormwater management modeling.

• Civil Engineering Technologist

Work on projects such as infrastructure renewal, new subdivision servicing, site/lot development/grading plans, sewer and watermain design and storm water management.