$126,706
Average salary
(Genium360, Remuneration of engineering professionals in Quebec – Investigation report 2025-2026)
4 years
Duration of the bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
9 sectors
From municipalities to consulting engineering firms, the opportunities are vast.
The Brooklyn Bridge was completed by a woman
The world’s first steel-cable suspension bridge, the Brooklyn Bridge was completed under the leadership of a woman engineer who took charge of the project and brought it to completion. A story that proves civil engineering knows no gender.
Managing traffic for an entire city
Traffic-light synchronization is one of the specializations within civil engineering.
From hospitals to sports centres
Far beyond bridges and roads, civil engineering touches nearly all of the infrastructure we rely on every day.
As a civil engineer, you’ll design and oversee the infrastructure that shapes our built environment.
Source: REPÈRES, the official school and career information website (in French)

Civil engineers work in settings as varied as municipalities, private firms, and government.
Where to study

A PROFESSION THAT BUILDS THE WORLD OF TOMORROW
Civil engineering is about much more than roads and bridges. It means designing the infrastructure that allows communities to function: hospitals, drinking-water systems, power grids, sports centres. Concrete, visible, and long-lasting projects.
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Civil engineering is all around you
A REVOLUTION ON CONSTRUCTION SITES
Engineers developed a laser projector capable of replacing several traditional measuring tools on construction sites. The result: fewer human errors, faster processes, and more precise construction projects.
An interactive game to explore the different types of engineering and find the one that best matches your interests and talents.
