Launch Your Career in Civil Engineering Technology
Lakeland's Civil Engineering Technology program equips students with the skills and knowledge to thrive in a variety of in-demand fields.
This comprehensive program prepares graduates for immediate employment opportunities with architectural firms, engineering consulting firms, construction management companies, surveyors, contractors, residential builders, and government agencies.
Civil engineering technicians play an important role in all phases of the planning, design and construction of highways, bridges, dams, airports, irrigation projects, treatment and distribution facilities for water, and collection and treatment of wastewater, and buildings from residential structures to mini shopping malls to the Cleveland Brown's stadium.
Our civil engineering technology curriculum provides students with specialized training for a range of careers, including:
- Civil Engineering Technician
- Construction Management
- Facility Management
- Surveyor
The program also offers a smooth transfer pathway for students seeking a bachelor's degree in civil engineering technology, construction technology, surveying or architecture.
Common tasks and skills needed to become a successful civil engineering technician include:
- Estimating costs and controlling project costs
- Preparing specifications for materials of construction
- Designing and drafting of buildings, land development projects and highways
- Job site inspecting for conformance with drawings and specifications
- On site and laboratory testing of construction materials
- Boundary surveying and construction layout
Lakeland's Civil Engineering Technology program is dedicated to providing a high-quality learning experience that prepares students for success. Our program equips graduates with the ability to:
- Solve complex problems: Graduates gain the skills to tackle technical challenges encountered in civil engineering technology careers. They learn to leverage creativity, current technology and strong foundations in mathematics and applied science.
- Master field and lab work: The program provides hands-on training in performing and evaluating standard field testing and laboratory experiments. Students learn to interpret and report on results, and make recommendations for improvements in methods or materials.
- Effective communication and teamwork: Graduates develop the ability to work and communicate effectively within diverse, multi-disciplinary teams, both in professional and academic settings.
- Lifelong learning: The program fosters a commitment to lifelong learning, a crucial skill for continuous professional growth and development.
Our two-year associate degrees include:
- Civil Engineering Technology
- Construction Management
Certificates are also available:
- Construction Management
- Facility Management
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