Civil engineering technician NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for civil engineering technician.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for civil engineering technician is 22300 (Civil engineering technologists and technicians), a TEER 2 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's eligible for STEM category draws.
NOC code
22300
TEER 2 · skilled
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
STEM
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 22300 covers
Civil engineering technologists and technicians provide technical support and services to scientists, engineers and other professionals, or may work independently in fields such as structural engineering, municipal engineering, construction design and supervision, highways and transportation engineering, water resources engineering, geotechnical engineering and environmental protection. They are employed by consulting engineering and construction companies, public works, transportation and other government departments and in many other industries.
| Unit group | 22300 — Civil engineering technologists and technicians |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 2 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory roles |
| Broad category | Natural and applied sciences and related occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Civil engineering technologists
- Develop conventional and computer-assisted design (CAD) engineering designs and drawings from preliminary concepts and sketches
- Prepare construction specifications, cost and material estimates, project schedules and reports
- Supervise or conduct field surveys, inspections or technical investigations of topography, soils, drainage and water supply systems, road and highway systems, buildings and structures to provide data for engineering projects
- Conduct or supervise inspection and testing of construction materials
- May supervise, monitor and inspect construction projects.
To use NOC 22300 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 22300 →
Other job titles under NOC 22300
- Bridge design technician
- Building materials technician
- Civil engineering technologist
- Construction specifications writer
- Construction technologist
- Foundation technologist
- Highway technician
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 22300, one of these may fit better:
- Chemical engineering technician — NOC 22100 (Chemical technologists and technicians, TEER 2)
- Chemical engineering technologist — NOC 22100 (Chemical technologists and technicians, TEER 2)
- Civil engineer — NOC 21300 (Civil engineers, TEER 1)
- Director of software engineering — NOC 20012 (Computer and information systems managers, TEER 0)
- Electrical engineering manager — NOC 20010 (Engineering managers, TEER 0)
- Electrical engineering technician — NOC 22310 (Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians, TEER 2)
- Electrical engineering technologist — NOC 22310 (Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians, TEER 2)
- Electronics engineering technician — NOC 22310 (Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians, TEER 2)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for civil engineering technician?+
In NOC 2021, "civil engineering technician" is an example title in unit group 22300 — Civil engineering technologists and technicians. It is a TEER 2 occupation in the "Natural and applied sciences and related occupations" broad category.
Is civil engineering technician eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 22300 is TEER 2, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does civil engineering technician get extra CRS points?+
NOC 22300 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a civil engineering technician get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
Yes — NOC 22300 is on IRCC's list for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) occupations. You generally need have accumulated, within the past 3 years, at least 12 months of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time experience) — this experience does not need to be continuous.
What if my job title says civil engineering technician but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 22300. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.