Program Overview
The Civil and Construction Engineering Technology program prepares you for an entry-level career working as a technician under the direction of civil engineers, surveyors, contractors, and architects. If you’d like a job building bridges, highways, or facilities, this degree is for you. You’ll learn how to use the latest technology in the areas of planning, designing, construction, and maintenance, while positioning yourself to earn a great salary. You’ll learn to:
- Read building and highway blueprints
- Operate survey equipment and process data
- Sample and test materials
- Prepare construction plans
- Prepare quantity estimates
- Inspect civil infrastructure projects
- Use computer-aided drafting and design (CADD)
Hands-On Learning Opportunities
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Indoor and Outdoor Lab and Field Work Experiences: Use technology, tools, and equipment in real-world projects, including surveying, construction materials testing, engineering problem solving, and CAD.
- Job Opportunities: Many summer and part-time jobs are available while you are completing the program. These are not a requirement to graduate.
Transfer Information
The University of Northern Iowa's Department of Applied Engineering and Technical Management has a variety of documented pathways between Hawkeye's Civil and Construction Engineering Technology AAS degree program and a bachelor degree at UNI. Check out UNI's transfer guides for the following programs to learn more:
- Construction Management
- Technology Management
If you plan to transfer, work closely with a program advisor to ensure courses transfer and you meet program requirements.