Civil Engineer I Salaries in Canada
Alternate Job Titles: Civil Infrastructure Engineer I, Civil/Construction/Structural Engineer I, Entry Civil Engineer, Entry Level Civil Engineer
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How much does a Civil Engineer I in Canada make? The median annual Civil Engineer I salary in Canada is C$78,450, as of June 25, 2026, with a range usually between C$72,145-C$87,088 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Civil Engineer I may vary depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education. Our team of Certified Compensation Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Civil Engineer I in Canada.
This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Civil Engineer I that make less than that annual salary. For example the median expected annual pay for a typical Civil Engineer I in Canada is C$78,450, so 50% of the people who perform the job of Civil Engineer I in Canada are expected to make less than C$78,450.
Source: HR Reported data as of June 25, 2026
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This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Civil Engineer I in , that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Civil Engineer I in are expected to make less than the median.
Source: HR Reported data as of June 25, 2026
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Plans, designs, and supervises the construction and maintenance of building and infrastructure projects such as airports, bridges, channels, dams, railroads, or roads. Analyzes the design effectiveness and structural reliability of major projects including assessing and testing materials. Performs the necessary data collection and calculations in areas such as traffic forecasting, soil capacity, groundwater analysis, and structure design. Estimates costs including personnel and material needs, prepares proposals, and establishes completion dates. May also assist in inspecting aging infrastructure or overseeing improvement projects. May participate in an engineering or professional development program. May be working towards obtaining a Professional Engineer License (PE). Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering. Typically reports to a manager. Work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. View full job description
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