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Civil engineers plan, design, construct, maintain, and operate the physical infrastructure required for society to function. Transportation systems, buildings and bridges, water collection and distribution systems, and earthworks, including dams, foundations, embankments and highway structures—are all in the domain of civil engineers, who make up roughly one-quarter of all registered engineers in Saskatchewan. The projects they work on are usually large and multi-disciplinary. The Civil Engineering program at the University of Saskatchewan exposes students to all the disciplines within civil engineering, preparing graduates for a wide range of possible career paths as professional engineers.

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Learn more about some of the required major-specific courses for this degree. View the course and program catalogue or meet with an academic advisor to understand all program requirements.

Year 1 courses

The courses listed here and in the Course and Program Catalogue are not necessarily offered each year and do not represent the totality of your requirements.

Fall Term
GE 102.2 | Introduction to Engineering I
GE 112.1 | Engineering Discipline Experience
GE 122.2 | Engineering Mechanics I
GE 132.1 | Engineering Communications I
GE 140.1 | Design I
GE 152.1 | Electrical Circuits I
GE 172.1 | Engineering Programming
CMPT 142.3 | Introduction to Computer Science for Engineers
MATH 133.4 | Engineering Mathematics I

Natural Science Series
    BIOL 102.1 | Nature for Engineering
    CHEM 142.1 | Global Impact of Chemistry for Engineering
    GEOL 102.1 | Introduction to Geology for Engineering
    PHYS 152.1 | Introduction to Atoms and Nuclei for Engineering

Winter Term
GE 103.1 | Introduction to Engineering II
GE 123.3 | Engineering Mechanics II
GE 133.2 | Engineering Communication II
GE 143.2 | Design II
GE 183.2 | Mechanics and Problem Analysis in Civil Geological and Environmental Engineering
CHEM 146.3 | General Chemistry for Engineering
MATH 134.3 | Engineering Mathematics II
PHYS 156.3 | Electromagnetism and Waves for Engineering

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Academic tips

  • Explore information about the Civil Engineering program in the course and program catalogue
  • Meet with an academic advisor in the Engineering Student Centre, or the Undergraduate Program Chair in Civil Engineering, for help choosing your courses and planning your degree
  • Maintain a minimum yearly average of 60% to advance to the next year of the program
  • First-year grades matter – entry into Civil Engineering is competitive, and acceptance into the program is based on your cumulative average from First Year
  • Visit the student Learning Hub for help developing your academic skills
  • Apply for College of Engineering and university scholarships, awards and bursaries
  • Read the College of Engineering weekly e-newsletter, “The Explorer”, sent out every two weeks during the academic year
What will I learn?
  • Learn about areas of structural, materials, transportation, geotechnical, water, and project engineering
  • Learn about the fundamental concepts needed for civil engineering work
  • Gain a broad-based civil engineering technical background while allowing a limited degree of specialization through technical elective course offerings
  • Two design project courses give students experience in solving open-ended problems and working with industry partners

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Learn more about some of the required major-specific courses for this degree. View the course and program catalogue or meet with an academic advisor to understand all program requirements.

Year 2 courses

The courses listed here and in the Course and Program Catalogue are not necessarily offered each year and do not represent the totality of your requirements.

Fall Term
CE 202.3 | Spatial Analysis and Engineering Drawings
CE 213.3 | Mechanics of Materials
GE 210.3 | Probability and Statistics
GEOL 121.3 | Earth Processes
MATH 223.3 | Calculus III for Engineers

Winter Term
CE 212.3 | Civil Engineering Materials
CE 217.3 | Structural Analysis
CE 225.3 | Fluid Mechanics
GEOE 218.3 | Engineering Geology
MATH 224.3 | Calculus IV for Engineers

You choose
Year 3 courses

The courses listed here and in the Course and Program Catalogue are not necessarily offered each year and do not represent the totality of your requirements.

Fall Term
CE 315.3 | Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics
CE 318.3 | Numerical Methods in Civil Geological and Environmental Engineering
CE 320.3 | Project Engineering
CE 328.3 | Fundamentals of Soil Mechanics
CE 329.3 | Transportation Engineering I
GE 348.3 | Engineering Economics

Winter Term
CE 319.3 | Hydrology
CE 321.3 | Structural Systems and Materials
CE 327.3 | Municipal Engineering
CE 330.3 | Geotechnical Engineering
CE 395.3 | Transportation Design Project

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USask Student Competencies

USask Student Competencies are the knowledge, skills, and attributes developed and leveraged to achieve success in your learning and work:

  • Engaging in our intercultural society
  • Nurturing successful relationships
  • Leveraging technology
  • Adaptive design and problem solving
  • Communicating meaningfully
  • Cultivating well-being

Explore your major

Learn more about some of the required major-specific courses for this degree. View the course and program catalogue or meet with an academic advisor to understand all program requirements.

Final Year courses

The courses listed here and in the Course and Program Catalogue are not necessarily offered each year and do not represent the totality of your requirements.

Fall Term
CE 415.3 | Structures for Water Management
CE 417.3 | Pavement Materials and Design
CE 418.3 | Design in Reinforced Concrete
CE 466.3 | Geotechnical Modelling
GE 449.3 | Engineering in Society

Winter Term
CE 470.3 | Design in Structural Steel

Fall and Winter Term
CE 495.3 | Capstone Design Project

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USask Student Competencies

USask Student Competencies are the knowledge, skills, and attributes developed and leveraged to achieve success in your learning and work:

  • Engaging in our intercultural society
  • Nurturing successful relationships
  • Leveraging technology
  • Adaptive design and problem solving
  • Communicating meaningfully
  • Cultivating well-being

Possible destinations

People with a civil engineering degree take their knowledge and skills into many different industries and occupations. Note that some of the career paths listed here require further education and training.

Designations

Since the Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.E.) program in Civil Engineering is accredited by Engineers Canada, graduates can apply immediately to any provincial or territorial licensing body in Canada to become an Engineer in Training once they have completed their degree. After completing four years of relevant engineering work experience and passing the National Professional Practice Exam, Engineers in Training are then eligible to be licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng. designation). Our graduates are also recognized internationally through the Washington Accord of the International Engineering Alliance.

USask alumni career paths

  • Aerospace Engineer
  • Agricultural Engineer
  • Aircraft Performance Engineer
  • Building Inspector
  • Civil Engineering Technologist
  • Construction Manager
  • Cost Estimator
  • Design Engineer
  • Drafting Technician
  • Energy Researcher
  • Geotechnical Engineer
  • Hazardous Waste Technologist
  • Hydraulics Engineer
  • Industrial Engineer
  • Infrastructure Engineer
  • Materials Engineer
  • Product Development Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Real Estate Developer
  • Site Engineer
  • Structural Engineer
  • Transportation Engineer

Studying engineering is an incredibly rewarding and worthwhile experience. I chose civil engineering specifically because of the vast career options, and because the industry is experiencing strong, consistent hiring. The co-op internship program within the college is a unique and great way to compliment your education with real-world work experience.

—Grace, third-year student in civil engineering

Where do USask alumni work?

  • Catterall & Wright Consulting Engineers
  • City of Calgary
  • City of Regina
  • City of Saskatoon
  • City of Winnipeg
  • Clifton Engineering Group Inc.
  • Government of Saskatchewan
  • Graham
  • Hudbay Minerals Inc.
  • Klohn Crippen Berger
  • PCL Construction
  • SaskPower
  • Seequent
  • SNC-Lavalin
  • Stantec
  • University of Manitoba
  • University of Saskatchewan
  • Urban Systems Ltd.
  • Water Security Agency

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"I really enjoyed the CAD courses. The physical behaviors of materials and how they're calculated was also very cool (mechanic of materials). Learning how temperature affects length, and how load causes deformation was very interesting because it allowed you to solve indeterminate structures, something that was thought to be impossible as a first year. The professional writing skills learned in RCM 200 has been the most valuable thing I've learned in my program so far. I find it applicable everywhere in daily life."

—Shayne, second-year student in civil engineering

"I chose civil engineering because I enjoyed statics class, and also the opportunity to be outdoors. Civil Engineering is a universal discipline with wide application. The grit and determination it takes to complete the degree demonstrates strong work ethic and determination— things employers look for and value."

—Tori, first-year student in civil engineering