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 Pro
- AutoCAD
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- HEC-HMS
- HY-8
- Microsoft Project
- Pix4D
Career Outlook
*Estimated job growth over 10 years.
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 average starting salaries for those positions in North Carolina are as follows:
- $50,000 to $57,000 for a Level I, II or III engineering technician
- $70,500 to $85,500 for a Level I or II engineering specialist
- $40,000 to $51,000 for a CAD technician
- $45,000 to $60,000 for a CAD designer
This is a field that is in high demand, with many opportunities in the private industry and through the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
