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The Civil Engineering Technology curriculum provides the skills and theory needed to plan, analyze and supervise the design and construction of transportation and utility infrastructure. It also prepares students to handle tasks relevant to residential and commercial site design.

Students are introduced to a variety of coursework covering the following topics:

  • Drainage and erosion control
  • Statics and strength of materials
  • Materials testing
  • Site design and site surveying
  • CAD and GIS software suitable for performing common workplace objectives

Scholarship funds are available for this program of study.

Graduates also have transfer opportunities to pursue bachelor's degrees at UNC-Charlotte (Civil Engineering Technology), East Carolina University (Industrial Technology) and North Carolina A&T State University (Geomatics).

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 

For more information, email Beth Ihnatolya at [email protected].

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Career Outlook


  • Architectural and Civil Drafter
    39211.46
    Starting Salary
    61522.96
    Median Annual Wage
    6%
    Growth*
  • Surveyor
    40386.28
    Starting Salary
    68925.15
    Median Annual Wage
    9%
    Growth*
  • Cost Estimator
    44320.17
    Starting Salary
    74762.32
    Median Annual Wage
    3%
    Growth*
  • Construction Manager
    44012.73
    Starting Salary
    81899.36
    Median Annual Wage
    12%
    Growth*
  • Nuclear Technician
    62691.20
    Starting Salary
    101753.60
    Median Annual Wage
    1%
    Growth*
  • Geological Technician, Except Hydrologic Technician
    34153.60
    Starting Salary
    52436.80
    Median Annual Wage
    7%
    Growth*
  • Surveying and Mapping Technician
    33855.89
    Starting Salary
    49060.60
    Median Annual Wage
    9%
    Growth*
  • Civil Engineering Technician
    38788.50
    Starting Salary
    60557.08
    Median Annual Wage
    5%
    Growth*
  • Traffic Technician
    36296.00
    Starting Salary
    52249.60
    Median Annual Wage
    5%
    Growth*
USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.
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Employment

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:

  • $34,000 to $40,000 for a Level I, II or III engineering technician
  • $42,000 to $78,000 for a Level I or II engineering specialist

Salaries can go up to $57,000 to $79,000, depending on position, qualifications and prior work experience. CAD technicians start out at $18 per hour and designers at $26.50 per hour, but income can be up to $28 per hour for technicians and $40.50 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.

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