Certificates
The Civil Engineering Technology program provides the skills and theory needed to plan, design and supervise the construction of various residential and commercial land development projects.
Students are introduced to a variety of coursework covering the following topics:
- Drainage and erosion control
- Statics
- Materials testing
- Site design and site surveying
- CAD and GIS software suitable for performing common workplace objectives
- Drones and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)
Scholarship funds are available for this program of study.
Graduates also have transfer opportunities to pursue bachelor's degrees at Old Dominion University (Civil Engineering Technology), UNC-Charlotte (Civil Engineering Technology), Elizabeth City State University (Unmanned Aircraft Systems), North Carolina A&T State University (Geomatics) and East Carolina University (Industrial Technology).
Software used:
- ArcGIS Desktop
- ArcGIS Pro
- AutoCAD
- Autodesk Infrastructure Design Suite with Civil 3D
- HEC-HMS
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Project
- Pix4Dmapper
- Survey Pro
- Trimble Positions & TerraFlex
- ArcGIS Drone2Map
Career Outlook
Graduates in Civil Engineering Technology typically find employment in the field as engineering technicians or engineering specialists, or in the office as a CAD technician or designer. The typical starting salary range for technicians in this area is as follows:
- $40,000 to $75,000 for a Level I, II or III engineering technician
- $50,000 to $75,000 for a Level I or II engineering specialist
CAD technicians start out at $18 per hour and designers at $25 per hour, but income can be up to $30 per hour for technicians and $40 for designers, depending on qualifications and work experience. This is a field that is in high demand, with many opportunities in the private industry and through the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
