Interested in a civil engineering career? Find out about the Top 10 Highest Paying Civil Engineering Careers, what they do and what education you need.
1) Engineering Managers
Average Salary: $87,595 – $185,493
Annual Provincial Median Salary (BC): $104,280
Education: A civil engineering diploma or degree is required.
Job Description: An engineering manager plans, directs, organizes, controls and evaluates the activities of the engineering department, project or firm.
2) Civil Engineer
Average Salary: $57,228 – $183,532
Annual Provincial Median Salary (BC): $110,224
Education: A bachelor’s degree or civil engineering diploma with related experience is required.
Job Description: A civil engineer plans, designs, develops and manages projects to construct or repair buildings, bridges, highways, and other structures.
3) Engineering Inspectors and Regulatory Officers
Average Salary: $58,396 – $160,424
Annual Provincial Median Salary (BC): $87,595
Education: A civil engineering diploma or degree is required.
Job Description: Engineering inspectors inspect transportation vehicles, weighing meters, industrial instruments, processes and equipment to ensure they comply with government and industry regulations.
4) Architect
Average Salary: $52,640 – $149,725
Annual Provincial Median Salary (BC): $90,244
Education: Post secondary education required. A bachelors degree or a diploma from a vocational school is preferred, as well as an internship.
Job Description: An architect conceptualizes plans and creates designs to construct and renovate commercial, institutional and residential buildings.
5) Engineering Project Managers
Average Salary: $66,000 – $139,000
Annual Provincial Median Salary (CA): $93,000
Education: A civil engineering diploma or degree is required.
Job Description: An engineering project manager plans, directs, organizes projects, including preparing proposals, maintaining financial records, product strategy and ensures the project conforms with safety regulations.
6) Land Surveyor
Average Salary: $52,140 – $114,708
Annual Provincial Median Salary (BC): $65,175
Education: A civil engineering diploma or degree is required.
Job Description: Land surveyors plan, direct and conduct legal surveys in order to create and/or determine property boundaries, contours and prepare for drawings, plans, records and official documents.
7) Civil Engineering Technologist
Average Salary: $43,380 – $102,194
Annual Provincial Median Salary (BC): $72,203
Education: A civil engineering diploma or degree is required.
Job Description: A civil engineering technologist develops engineering drawings and designs from concepts and sketches which have already been laid out. They also prepare construction specifications, estimates for the cost of materials and labour, conduct field surveys and inspections, of all types of construction buildings and structures.
8) Civil Engineering Technician
Average Salary: $43,380 – $102,194
Annual Provincial Median Salary (BC): $72,203
Education: A civil engineering diploma or degree is required.
Job Description: A civil engineering technician assists in developing engineering drawings and specifications and performs other technical duties pertaining to civil engineering.
9) Hydraulic Engineer
Average Salary: $59,000 – $99,000
Annual Provincial Median Salary (CA): $72,409
Education: A civil engineering diploma or degree is required.
Job Description: A civil engineering technician assists in developing engineering drawings and specifications and performs other technical duties pertaining to civil engineering.
10) Civil Engineering Drafter
Average Salary: $45,883 – $90,911
Annual Provincial Median Salary (BC): $66,739
Education: A civil engineering diploma or degree is required.
Job Description: Civil drafting technologists and technicians prepare engineering designs and related technical information.
If you are interested in a civil engineering career and aren’t sure where to start, Brighton College may be for you! Brighton College offers in-depth training in AutoCAD, Civil Infrastructure Design, Architectural Design, and Construction. Call 604-227-3883 or fill out the form below for more info!
*Data taken from PayScale and WorkBC.ca
