Construction Engineering Technician

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Co-op type:

Optional

Skills students have at the start of co-op work term:

• Locate, select, organize and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.
• Work with, and to undertake, computations in both the Imperial and Metric systems of measure and to perform unit conversions within and between the two systems.
• Understand the historical influence of land settlement patterns on the shape of our current environment.
• Examine and interpret legislative requirements outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act as they relate to construction projects.
• Operate a survey level for a variety of practical survey exercises.
• Draw and edit simple drawings.
• Demonstrate and apply the concept of equilibrium to the evaluation of support forces and internal actions in simple, determinate systems.
• Read and interpret civil engineering plans, specifications and contract documents.
• Evaluate soil parameters relevant to geotechnical analysis based on industry standard (CSA) testing methodologies.

Suggested job titles:

• Estimator
• Project Manager's Assistant
• Drafter
• Surveyor
• Building Inspector

Requirements to remain eligible for co-op:

This program offers one optional co-op work term. Qualified students with a minimum GPA of 2.7 can apply for a paid co-op employment to gain valuable work experience and build their network within the industry. Contact your Program Coordinator for specific qualification requirements.   Please visit the work/study schedule for information on your program's progression.   Visit our eligibility criteria page for more information on co-op requirements.  

Additional Info:

Co-op students are strongly encouraged to obtain an Ontario G-class driver’s license to meet the employment requirements in this industry. Are you an international student enrolled in the co-op program? Visit our International Co-op Students web page for more information.