OVERVIEW OF CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

The Civil Engineering Technology program at Fairmont State University prepares graduates to participate in the planning, analysis, design, construction, operation and  maintenance of roadways, airports, tunnels, bridges, water  supply and distribution systems, waste collection and  treatment systems.

The curriculum is a highly flexible 2 + 2 curriculum.   Once the two-year degree is earned, the graduate may choose to enter the workforce or continue their education with two years at the baccalaureate level.

The Associate of Science degree in Civil Engineering Technology provides technical courses in the fundamentals of engineering, surveying, construction materials and methods, computer graphics, civil engineering graphics, construction estimating, structures, and environmental engineering technology.  Most of the technical courses provide a combination of lecture and laboratory experiences.  In addition, technical courses are underpinned with instruction in mathematics and science, written and oral communication skills, and economics, which are utilized subsequently in the technical courses.

The Bachelor of Science degree provides students a greater  emphasis on analysis and design with specialized classes  in hydraulics and hydrology, soil mechanics and foundation  design, structural analysis and design, water and  wastewater systems, construction management, coupled with  additional science and mathematics, communication, social  science, and humanities.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Graduates with the Associate of Science degree are qualified for entry-level technical positions in construction, surveying, engineering and architectural firms; local, state and national government, environmental and public health agencies; state departments of transportation and highways; and private business industry.  Specific job titles include materials technician (soils, concrete, and aggregate), surveying crew chief assistant, drafter/detailer, construction or field inspector, office technician, CAD operator, construction technician or estimator.

Graduates with the Bachelor of Science degree are  qualified for an entry-level position as a Civil  Engineering Technologist in construction, surveying,  engineering, and architectural firms; local, state, and  national government, environmental and public health  agencies; state departments of transportation and  highways; and private business industry.  Specific job titles include transportation technician, highway technician, engineer-in-training, materials supervisor, surveying crew chief, civil engineering detailer/designer, office engineer, construction estimator or planner, engineering assistant, project engineer, and assistant project manager.  Baccalaureate graduates are eligible to sit for the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) in West Virginia, the first step in becoming a professional engineer.

To contact the College of Science and Technology with general questions, email us at scitech@fairmontstae.edu

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