Join the Construction Engineering Technician diploma at Loyalist College! Hands-on learning, industry software, and career support for international students. Apply now!
Construction Engineering Technicians work in the construction industry with contractors, government agencies and engineers on a wide range of building construction projects. Students can learn how to integrate science and engineering concepts with construction management skills to develop a career in building construction management, design and inspection. They can 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. Students will enjoy a mix of learning experiences, indoors and out, with lots of personal attention from faculty. They will: 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. The program combines classroom instruction, hands-on learning in the field and lab work in Loyalist College’s Building Sciences Lab. Gain experience in surveying, structural drafting, testing and inspection of construction materials, project supervision and estimating. Apply their skills on a construction site while working one day a week during a semester-long on-the-job field placement. Year one is common with the Civil Engineering Technician program, allowing for ease of transfer.
