Construction Engineering Technician

Students in Loyalist College’s Construction Engineering Technician program learn industry-specific technologies to assist in the development and implementation of project goals in accordance with project plans, sustainability practices, and industry laws, codes and standards.

Throughout the program, students will learn and be prepared for a high-demand position in any of the following positions: site supervision, building inspection and approval, construction project coordinator, structural drafting technician, construction estimator, construction superintendent, quality assurance (testing and inspection), project estimating, and retail sales (building supply and rental).

The professors in the program bring specialized expertise in global information systems and the integration of global positioning systems (GPS) into automated machine control for heavy equipment. Their industry experience not only enhances the learning environment but also enables them to leverage their professional networks to help students secure job opportunities in the field.

Graduates are eligible for certification with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT).

What You’ll Learn

• Collaboration in the construction industry with contractors, government agencies and engineers on a wide range of building construction projects.
• Integrate science and engineering concepts with construction management skills to develop a career in building construction management, design and inspection.
• Gain experience in surveying, structural drafting, testing and inspection of construction materials, project supervision and estimating.
• Work with current versions of industry software, including AutoCAD, to create engineering drawings for land development applications and building engineering according to provincial and municipal standards.
• Apply new learned skills on a construction site while working one day a week during a semester-long on-the-job field placement.