Civil Engineering Technology

Overview

Outcomes

Major Description

This program incorporates state-of-the-art labs and survey equipment along with CAD and other computer applications. Working in a diverse field with excellent employment opportunities nationwide, graduates will be involved in all aspects of management and inspection during the construction process, including the planning and design of buildings, bridges, highways, subdivisions, and commercial and industrial facilities.

The program is laptop-based, meaning students will need to supply their own laptop computers for coursework.

Graduates of this program will be perfectly positioned to land jobs with companies poised to take advantage of the infrastructure boom rising on the national horizon. Civil techs with a two-year degree will also be in high demand internationally.

Work Environment

Graduates may land rewarding careers with consulting engineering companies, construction companies, and governmental agencies such as the MN Dept. of Transportation or the engineering department of a local municipality.

Potential Job Titles

  • Civil Engineering Designer
  • Engineering Technical Analyst
  • Engineering Technician
  • Industrial Engineering Technician
  • Mechanical Engineering Technician
  • Facility Planner

Salary Data

  • Average Wage: $25.99/hour
  • Top Earners: $34.92/hour
    (seven-county metro area—iseek.org)

Laptop computer requirements

All students in the Civil Engineering Technician Program are required to have a laptop computer with the following minimum specifications:

  • 2.0+ GHz Dual-Core Processor
  • 4GB High Speed RAM Installed
  • 512MB Video Card
  • 160GB Hard Drive
  • CD R/W Drive
  • 2GB USB Flash Drive
  • 15.4" Screen
  • Suggested 2-year onsite maintenance agreement.

ASSETS Scholarships

Thanks to a National Science Foundation S-STEM grant, DCTC is offering 15 $8,000 scholarships a year over the course of four years to eligible students enrolling or already enrolled in the college's Nanoscience Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Networking Administration, Information Systems Management and Software Development programs.

For more information on ASSETS scholarships, please contact:

MCEA Scholarship Program

The Minnesota County Engineers' Association (MCEA) Scholarship Program is offering three $750 scholarships for civil engineering technician students who are Minnesota residents attending a civil engineering technician program in Minnesota or an adjoining state. Deadline for submitting the scholarship application form is June 1, 2009.

Academic Advisors

Dean

  • Mike Opp
    Dean of Transportation and Technical Careers

Faculty

Tim Gillette 651-423-8308 tim.gillette@dctc.edu BIO

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