Civil Engineering Technology

Civil Engineering Technology

Civil Engineering Technology is one of the broadest fields in the overall
practice of engineering. This nationally accredited program covers the
general principles of civil engineering technology with an emphasis
on surveying, construction materials and the design of civil works. The
program also covers soils and requirements for using concrete and asphalt
in construction; hydraulics and hydrology; cost estimating; project
planning; contract and specification writing; and structural analysis.
What You’ll Learn...
- Conventional and computerized surveying
- Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- Soil, concrete and asphalt properties and material testing procedures
- How to read and interpret construction drawings
- Cost estimating, project planning, contract and specification writing
- Design considerations for construction and paving materials
- Structural analysis and material properties related to civil design
What You’ll Earn...
- Excellent employment and advancement opportunities in a variety of fields
- Competitive annual salaries
- Credits to transfer to a four-year program in engineering technology at numerous colleges and
universities
What You Can Do...
- Civil engineering technician
- Technical sales representative
- Civil project estimator
- Survey technician or crew chief
- Project manager
- Materials/testing lab technician
- Construction manager
- Transportation/highway department technician