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NOC 21300 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Civil engineers. It is classified TEER 1 — Usually require a university degree, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
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Definition
Civil engineers plan, design, develop and manage projects for the construction or repair of buildings, earth structures, powerhouses, roads, airports, railways, rapid transit facilities, bridges, tunnels, canals, dams, ports and coastal installations and systems related to highway and transportation services, water distribution and sanitation. Civil engineers may also specialize in foundation analysis, building and structural inspection, surveying, geomatics and municipal planning. They are employed by engineering consulting companies, in all levels of government, by construction firms and in many other industries, or they may be self-employed.
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Overview
Civil engineers under NOC 21300 are responsible for planning, designing, developing, and managing projects for the construction or repair of key Canadian infrastructure, including buildings, roads, bridges, and water systems. Classified as TEER 1 under the NOC 2021 system, this professional occupation is eligible for key Canadian immigration pathways, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) managed through Express Entry, as well as various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).
To meet the employment requirements, candidates typically need a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related engineering discipline. Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is mandatory to approve engineering drawings and reports and to practice as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.). Key duties under ESDC guidelines include conducting feasibility studies, analyzing technical reports, and supervising construction sites to ensure compliance with safety and design specifications.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Civil engineers is TEER 1, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.
Civil engineers is classified as TEER 1 — Usually require a university degree. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
Yes — Civil engineers is regulated in Québec, so practising there requires recognition from the relevant professional body, and Québec immigration programs take this into account.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.