HI wisdom lover don't loose u'r hope. I believe civil engineer r still  under the NOC list. Go to http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-who.asp then follow the instruction in # 1 click on listed here - eligilibility tool - Start here - Natural and Appied Sciences and Related Occupation. I think it will be useful 2 u. But still I don't know how long it takes these days 2 get the 1st approval letter.