Program Overview

Introduction to Civil Engineering Technology Program

The Civil Engineering Technology program is designed to prepare students for a variety of technical positions in the civil engineering and engineering construction professions. The program has undergone revisions to offer a more focused, directed, 1-year stackable certificate curriculum.

Program Structure

The new program course sequence is set up to allow students to progress through two semesters of core courses for a Certificate of Achievement or to take those courses as part of an Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering Technology. Students can complete more than one certificate, provided they can schedule themselves accordingly and satisfactorily complete the requisite courses with a grade of "C" or better.

Career Opportunities

Civil engineering is a career field in high demand throughout industry, government, and the private sector. As a civil engineering professional, one will provide services for planned communities, schools, shopping centers, highway projects, and more. The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects job opportunities in the civil engineering field to grow steadily.

Career Paths

• Civil Engineering Career Ladder
  • Principal Civil Engineer (Owner or Principal in company, Professional Engineer License)
  • Associate Civil Engineer (Supervisor, PE License)
  • Assistant Civil Engineer (Lead Person, Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate)
  • Civil Engineering Technician I, II, III (Certificate of Achievement and experience)
  • Civil Engineering Aide (Part-time employees without certificate)
• Engineering Construction Career Ladder
  • General Manager
  • Project Manager/Administrator
  • Estimator
• Public Works Career Ladder
  • Resident Engineer (Similar to Civil Engineering ladder)
  • Public Works Inspector (Similar classifications as Civil Engineering ladder)
  • Soils and Materials Technician (Similar classifications as Civil Engineering ladder)
• Urban Planning Career Ladder
  • Principal Planner
  • Associate Planner
  • Assistant Planner
  • Planning Technician
  • Plan Check Technician

Program Details

The Civil Engineering Technology program includes coursework in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, computer-aided drafting (CAD), geospatial technology (GIS), geology, and problem-solving. The civil engineering technician will help plan, design, build, develop, and maintain public works facilities, subdivisions, urban and regional planning projects, land developments, and many other types of civil engineering projects.

Role of Civil Engineering Technicians

The technician may be involved in civil engineering design, soil and materials testing, construction inspection, estimating, scheduling, plan checking, data and information systems, planning, environmental and geotechnical work. A successful civil engineering technician should possess good communication skills, mechanical and computational aptitude, the ability to work in different environments, and a desire to answer tomorrow's challenges.

Conclusion

The Civil Engineering Technology program at SRJC prepares students for a variety of technical positions in the civil engineering and engineering construction professions. With a focus on providing students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in this field, the program offers a comprehensive education that can lead to a range of career opportunities.