College Closed Monday Because of Severe Weather

All Wake Tech campuses are closed Monday, March 16, 2026, due to forecasts of severe weather. Although the college is on spring break, many non-degree classes are still held this week. Students taking non-degree classes in person should check with their instructors for more information. Online non-degree classes continue as scheduled. Many Wake Tech student services, including Admissions and Advising, are available online at virtualsupport.waketech.edu. Wake Tech employees who can work remotely should do so.

Credit Programs

Civil Engineering Technology

Program Contact
Beth Ihnatolya
[email protected]
919-866-5334
Degrees & Pathways
AAS - Associate in Applied Science
Certificates
Document(s):

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
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Career Outlook


Wake County USA *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 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.