Civil Engineering Technician Sault College

Program Description

If you look at the world around you, chances are there are few things that have been built without having been touched by the world of civil engineering. The Civil Engineering Technician program is designed to prepare you with the basic skills and knowledge to assist in the design and construction process. Graduates work in a variety of careers including computer-aided drafting and design (CAD), surveying, construction layout and inspection, field and laboratory testing, supervision and scheduling of projects, estimating, sales and marketing, as well as design and construction of municipal installations, highways, pipelines, and hydro-electric developments. Design systems, facilities, infrastructure and processes are studied with an emphasis on projects and computer applications. Traditional disciplines are also studied including structures, transportation, geotechnical, municipal, and environmental engineering.

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