Construction

Construction engineers are involved in all aspects of construction projects. They are responsible for overseeing the constructing process from planning through delivery.

Examples: 

Construction engineers are involved in:

  • Scheduling construction projects.
  • Ensuring required equipment and materials are on site.
  • Testing and evaluating constructed facilities to make sure they meet local, provincial and federal standards.
In your community: 

Construction engineers can plan and oversee the construction of new buildings, roads, dams and other infrastructure. A construction engineer with knowledge of the community could ensure that community needs and standards are met in all projects.

Aptitude: 

If you like...

  • Problem solving
  • Being creative
  • Working with tools
  • Making models
  • Playing with Lego
  • Helping others

...you might enjoy Construction Engineering

Universities: 

If you want to study Construction Engineering, you could go to the following university:

École de Technologie Supérieure

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