What is civil engineering technology?
The emphasis in the Civil Engineering Technology program is on basic engineering principles of mechanics, soils, surveying, mechanical and electrical systems in buildings, civil engineering drafting, and materials testing. Careers in Civil Engineering Technology Graduates of the two-year Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology program are prepared for office positions, laboratory work, or on-site positions in surveying, field engineering, and inspection with civil engineering firms, construction firms, surveying firms, testing laboratories, material supply companies, city engineering offices, and highway departments. Sample plan of study for Civil Engineering Technology For more information, please visit the Construction Technology Department website.
At RIT….Rewarding and Challenging Civil engineering technology makes many people think of hard hats, but construction is only one of many job opportunities available in this field. Solving challenges posed by the environment is a hot field in today’s civil engineering technology landscape. Civil engineering technology graduates restore polluted rivers as well as century-old bridges; design public parks accessible to people with disabilities, construct roadwork in isolated areas, design water delivery systems….you name it! RIT’s program allows you to specialize while maintaining a broad-based background in civil engineering technology. You’ll also acquire one year of on the job experience through cooperative education. With a bachelor of science degree, you’ll be eligible to take the New York State Fundamentals of Engineering exam, the first step toward becoming licensed as a professional engineer.
Civil Engineering Technology graduates are involved in the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of facilities essential to modern life. These typically include urban development; structures of all types including buildings and bridges; transportation systems including highways, railroads, airports and waterways; water supply, distribution and disposal systems; and environmental pollution control.
