School of Technology Civil Engineering Technology

Civil Engineering Technology Degree Program

Civil engineering technicians are professionals who can carry out either proven procedures or those procedures especially prescribed by civil engineers, architects, or constructors. Civil engineering technicians work as inspectors and estimators, conduct field and laboratory testing of construction materials, perform surveying duties, assist design engineers, and can prepare specifications and drawings for engineering projects. Technicians are proficient at using current surveying equipment, density testing devices, and other quality-control equipment. Computers are commonly used to prepare reports, process test data, and to prepare design drawings. Careers are available in the public sector with departments of transportation or at the city/county level, along with private engineering consulting firms, contractors, and construction management firms. Civil engineering technology students have the opportunity to obtain professional certifications in a variety of specific materials-testing applications. Upon completion of the associate degree (AAS) in Civil Engineering Technology, students may elect to continue their education toward the baccalaureate degree in construction management and complete both degrees in four years.