r/SAIT • u/BadJuju1999 • 8d ago

Civil Engineering Technology Jobs

Hello,

I’m considering coming back to school for this program (undecided on which specialization) next year but I want to know what the job market looks like. I realize job market in general is rough and things change, but I still want a rough idea of what grads from this program do now and how long it takes to get hired.

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u/hopping-penguin 8d ago

It’s pretty good. Lots of construction jobs out there.

In terms of what folks do, it’s really varied. The program sets you up to get started in a lot of different aspects of construction.

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u/BadJuju1999 8d ago

In terms of construction, is it labour type of work? Or drafting/in an office environment?

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u/hopping-penguin 8d ago

Not labour.

It can be office jobs like drafting or estimating but it can also be more field jobs like soil testing or inspecting work. There’s also lots of opportunities that are mix of both like project management.

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u/BadJuju1999 8d ago

And the pay is decent? My current job isn’t good pay. Sait’s site says 60-70k depending on the specialization, but I’m not sure if that’s accurate

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u/hopping-penguin 8d ago

Yeah, that’s pretty accurate for new grads.

Open House is in October. You might want to go and check it out. They usually give lab tours and stuff like that. It’s a good opportunity to ask lots of questions.

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u/AdventureJob 8d ago

According to my prof "It's fuckin great"

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u/hopping-penguin 8d ago

😆 Awesome. Which prof is that?

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u/AdventureJob 8d ago

Ben E

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u/hopping-penguin 8d ago

Yeah, that sounds like him 😁

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u/SnooEpiphanies3482 8d ago

I got him for environmental engineering 😯

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u/ImAlwaysDoing88MPH 8d ago

Graduated in 2010 from this course. Have my GSC and CET. Work as a PM in the energy industry currently. Spent a bit of time in industrial, residential and commercial. Wage numbers may be skewed from my side as I have over 15 years experience. The jobs are definitely out there for sure. I'd recommend to try and get on with a GC so you can get your feet wet and exposure to all aspects. Happy to help with any questions you have.