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Welcome to Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Waterloo

We are one of the largest combined departments of civil, environmental, geological and architectural engineering in Canada and our community of innovative, engaged students, staff and faculty is more than 1,000 strong.

There’s a lot we’re proud of here, and whether you’re a future or current undergraduate student, interested in graduate studies or just curious about our department, we invite you to explore our programs, research and other information on this site to find out more.

News

  1. Apr. 30, 2020CEE Capstone 2020 winners announced

    This year's CEE Capstone Design Symposium stepped it up a notch with a record 53 teams taking part in the event.

    Teams from Civil, Environmental and Geological Engineering vied for the coveted positions of winning MTE's Best Poster Award or GM Canada's Innovation Award for Best Poster. Additionally this year, Stantec generously donated two prizes of $750 and $250 for 2nd and 4th, respectively.

  2. May 28, 2020Capstone goes online for Spring 2020
    4th Year Students

    Capstone goes online in Spring 2020! Prof. Adil Al-Mayah and Prof. Nadine Ibrahim are teaching the Fourth Year Civil Engineering Design Project - Phase 1 (CIVE 400) this term, and wanted to thank all faculty who are serving as technical advisors. There are 32 teams in total, all of whom have found technical advisors to support and offer guidance to their design projects. A number of groups are working on modular construction of hospitals and clinics - motivated by the present situation! Here's a photo collage of some of the groups in the first meeting on Teams. All smiles so far!

  3. Apr. 30, 2020Capstone team places 2nd at WEAO

    Water Environment Association of Ontario (WEAO) has collaborated with the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks to use the Student Design Competition (SDC) to promote emerging topics within the water industry such as resource recovery and sustainable infrastructure. The topic of the 2019-20 WEAO Student Design Competition was stormwater management at Mill Pond Park in the Town of Richmond Hill.

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Events

  1. May 11 to June 30, 2020ELECTIONS

    Do you want to be involved in the future of the society? Run to be a member of the next B-Society Executive team! Nominate yourself.

    President (May 11-13)

    Represents Engineering students to faculty and university and guide the vision of the Engineering Society

    VP Academic (May 15-22)  

    Provides academic, co-op and mental health supports and advocates on student issues

    VP Finance (May 22-25)

    Oversee the society operations, budgets and spaces (Novelties, POETS, RidgidWare)

  2. May 15 to Aug. 14, 2020EngSoc Scavenger Hunt

    EngSoc Scavenger Hunt is a term long event where students find items or participate in events to collect points. It's a chance for people to get involved in the Engineering community and school-wide events. Just like the name would suggest, we are sending you on a gigantic scavenger hunt! Check out the list of items and instructions.

    TOP PRIZE: PURPLE HARD HAT

    There are only 5 purple hard hats available! Prize will go to:

  3. May 26 to June 2, 2020Resume Critiques

    Need help with your resume? Want someone to look it over? Have a video conference with an upper year in the same program or field of work as you and get critiques to make your resume perfect!

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