Civil Engineering Technology

Overview

Outcomes

ASSETS Scholarships

DCTC is offering 15 $8,000 scholarships a year over the course of four years to eligible students enrolling or already enrolled this program.

Apply for an ASSETS Scholarships

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 the construction process including the planning and design as well as management and inspections of buildings, bridges, highways, subdivisions, and commercial and industrial facilities.

Work Environment

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

Potential Job Titles

  • Civil Engineering Technician
  • Civil Engineering Designer
  • Civil Engineering Technical Analyst

Salary Data

  • Salary Range: $13.90-$19.76/hour
    (payscale.com)

Laptop/Computer Recommendations

There are computer labs on campus, but most students in the Civil Engineering Technician Program tend to have a their own laptop computer with the following minimum specifications to do course work:

  • 2.4+ GHz Dual-Core Processor
  • 4GB High Speed RAM Installed (8GB recommended)
  • 1GB Video Card
  • 160GB Hard Drive
  • CD R/W Drive
  • 4GB USB Flash Drive
  • 17" Screen
  • Suggested 2-year onsite maintenance agreement.

Academic Advisor

Dean

  • Mike Opp
    Dean of Transportation and Technical Careers

Faculty

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

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