Civil Engineering Technologies Department
- Civil Engineering Technology—Architectural Major
- Civil Engineering Technology—Construction Management Major
- Construction Safety Specialist Certificate
- Sustainable Design and Construction Certificate
- Civil Engineering Technology—Surveying Major
- Advanced Surveying Certificate
- Land Surveying Certificate
- Building Technology
Civil Engineering Technology students will possess the following outcomes upon graduation:
Outcome 1: The student will be able to communicate as individuals, as well as function effectively on teams, by applying oral and written skills.
Outcome 2: The student will have an awareness of their responsibilities in the civil engineering technology field, recognizing the need for continual learning to remain well-prepared to face contemporary professional, social and global challenges in a diverse society.
Outcome 3: The student will demonstrate an appropriate mastery of fundamental knowledge and tools, including surveying methods, CAD, engineering mechanics and other technological processes inherent to their specific field of study.
Outcome 4: The students will demonstrate the knowledge of the importance of quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement in the civil engineering technology field.
Outcome 5: The student will demonstrate an ability to identify, analyze and solve technical and design problems.
Outcome 6: The student will be able to apply fundamental knowledge along with current techniques and skills to conduct experiments, analyze data, interpret and apply results to improve processes.
Civil Engineering Technology—Architectural Major (CETA)
The Architectural major prepares graduates to bridge the gap between the architect and design engineer by assisting in the design of architectural, mechanical, electrical, and lighting systems for buildings through support positions with various architectural and engineering firms. Architectural technicians provide an important interface between the architect and the project engineer.
To prepare students for the current needs of the profession, the architectural technology curriculum features a heavy emphasis on mechanical systems, water, waste, electrical, lighting systems, and computer-aided drafting (CAD). In addition, the program instructs students in the areas of construction methods and principles, architectural drafting and design, and structural design involved in building construction.
Graduates are prepared to:
- Assist in the design of mechanical, HVAC, and lighting systems for a building
- Manage electronic plan development and maintenance
- Supervise project personnel
- Use CAD to prepare construction plans
Representative Job Titles for Graduates
CAD Manager
Engineering Technician
Project Coordinator
Articulation Agreements/Strong Transfer History
Northern Kentucky University
University of Cincinnati (College of Applied Science)
Representative Co-op Employers
KZF Design
Peck Hannaford and Briggs
Roth Partnership Incorporated
Steven Schaefer Associates, Inc.
THP Limited Inc.
Co-op Salary Projections
$10–$12/hour
Employment Outlook
The most sought-after graduates are breaking out of the traditional drafting role and are performing work traditionally performed by engineers and architects. The U.S. Department of Labor reports that, as technology continues to advance, employers will look for technicians not just with a strong background in CAD, but also with a high level of technical sophistication, and the ability to apply this knowledge to a broader range of responsibilities. This Cincinnati State program enables its graduates to fill this need.
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
$30,000–$40,000 annually
Related Cincinnati State Programs and Certificates
Civil Engineering Technology—Construction Management major
Civil Engineering Technology—Surveying major
Construction Safety Specialist Certificate
Environmental Engineering Technology
Sustainable Design and Construction certificate
Civil Engineering Technology—Architectural major curriculum
Civil Engineering Technology—Construction Management Major (CETC)
The Construction Management major includes coordination and supervision of the construction process from design through construction while meeting schedule, cost, and quality goals. The construction manager has a thorough understanding of project documentation, building methods and materials, estimating, scheduling, and team dynamics. With an emphasis on computer- integrated construction, a Cincinnati State graduate in this major will be well-versed in the practices and methods used throughout residential, commercial, and industrial construction.
Graduates are prepared to:
- Estimate project costs
- Inspect field work
- Monitor project control items
- Schedule building activities
- Utilize specialized software
Representative Job Titles for Graduates
Estimator
Project Engineer
Project Manager
Articulation Agreements/Strong Transfer History
Northern Kentucky University
University of Cincinnati (College of Applied Science)
Representative Co-op Employers
Baker Concrete Construction
Danis Building Construction Company
D.A.G. Construction Company
Messer Construction Company
Turner Construction Company
Co-op Salary Projections
$9.50–$14/hour
Employment Outlook
The ever-growing need for graduates in Construction Management means a bright employment outlook. The construction industry is annually this nation’s largest industry in terms of employment. The U.S. Department of Labor reports that excellent employment opportunities for construction managers exist because the number of job openings exceed the number of qualified individuals seeking to enter the occupation.
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
$35,000–$45,000 annually
Related Cincinnati State Programs and Certificates
Civil Engineering Technology—Architectural major
Civil Engineering Technology—Surveying major
Construction Safety Specialist Certificate
Environmental Engineering Technology
Sustainable Design and Construction certificate
Civil Engineering Technology—Construction Management major curriculum
Construction Safety Specialist Certificate (CETCSC)
The Construction Safety Specialist certificate is a seven-course sequence with a training module that provides comprehensive coverage of construction safety methods, issues, and management. The certificate is intended for construction industry personnel interested in the management of risk and safety within the project environment.
Graduates are prepared to:
- Perform project safety management tasks for a construction organization
Credentialing
Graduates may acquire the OSHA 10 and 30-hour cards, Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist designation.
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
$30,000–$50,000 annually, with appropriate experience
Related Cincinnati State Programs and Certificates
Civil Engineering Technology—Architectural major
Civil Engineering Technology—Construction Management major
Civil Engineering Technology—Surveying major
Construction Safety Specialist Certificate curriculum
Sustainable Design and Construction Certificate
The Sustainable Design and Construction certificate offers advanced design and construction courses that emphasize sustainable techniques based on the United States Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) criteria.
This certificate serves as the third year of the Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management with an emphasis on Sustainable Design and Construction from Northern Kentucky University. That degree is currently awaiting approval.
Admission into the certificate program requires completion of the Civil Engineering Technology department’s Architectural or Construction Management major or other equivalent coursework as approved by the certificate advisor.
Credentialing
Upon completion of the certificate, students are prepared to sit for the USGBC LEED Accredited Professional exam.
Sustainable Design and Construction Certificate curriculum
Civil Engineering Technology-Surveying Major (CETS)
A surveyor enjoys diverse responsibilities as part of his or her everyday routine. Surveying technicians primarily work outside collecting data and establishing control points and boundaries. Others work inside an engineering office helping in site design activities and developing plans from the field data. The coursework at Cincinnati State includes operation of state-of-the-art surveying equipment and computer software in conjunction with the fundamentals of civil and site design. Students graduate with specialized knowledge of boundary resolution, subdivision design, geographical information systems (GIS), and the global positioning system (GPS).
Graduates are prepared to:
- Conduct topographical and boundary surveys
- Lead field crews
- Operate high-tech survey equipment
- Prepare subdivision and site plans
- Use global positioning satellites for data acquisition
Credentialing
Graduates can pursue a Bachelor of Science degree (see below) that will make them eligible to sit for surveying licensure examinations.
Representative Job Titles for Graduates
Crew Chief
GIS Specialist
Site Designer
Articulation Agreements/ Strong Transfer History
Northern Kentucky University (as part of a 3+1 articulation agreement Bachelor of Science degree leading to registration as a Professional Surveyor in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky)
Representative Co-op Employers
Abercrombie & Associates, Inc.
Bayer Becker
Foresight Engineering and Surveying
Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater
Cincinnati
Woolpert
Co-op Salary Projections
$9–$14/hour
Employment Outlook
With the explosion of technology in the surveying profession, graduates will find numerous opportunities upon graduation. The U.S. Department of Labor reports that employment opportunities will be best for those technicians possessing a bachelor’s degree, and Cincinnati State’s program is the first step toward accomplishing this goal.
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
$30,000–$35,000 annually
Related Cincinnati State Programs and Certificates
Civil Engineering Technology—Architectural major
Civil Engineering Technology—Construction Management major
Construction Safety Specialist Certificate
Environmental Engineering Technology
Civil Engineering Technology—Surveying major curriculum
Advanced Surveying Certificate (ASC)
The Advanced Surveying certificate at Cincinnati State is for graduates of the Civil Engineering Technology—Surveying (CETS) degree or other related two-year program, and serves as the third year of a bachelor’s degree program with Northern Kentucky University (NKU). Advanced surveying courses in geographic information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS), and legal topics are offered via online and distance learning. This cooperative venture with NKU has been approved by the State Boards of Registration in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. Students should check with their state licensing board for changes to specific requirements before taking any coursework. Graduates of other related associate’s degree programs will be required to complete all prerequisite material in the Cincinnati State CETS program prior to acceptance into the certificate. Students who wish to transfer credits must meet with the certificate advisor.
Advanced Surveying Certificate curriculum
Land Surveying Certificate (LSC)
The Land Surveying certificate is for graduates of four-year civil engineering programs interested in pursuing Professional Surveying registration in the State of Ohio. The Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors requires graduates from an approved four-year civil engineering program to successfully complete 24-quarter hours in surveying and mapping arts and sciences to qualify for the surveying fundamentals examination. Cincinnati State’s Land Surveying certificate satisfies this requirement. The certificate program includes seven courses, conveniently offered in the evening. Once enrolled, a student can take the one course per term (one evening per week) in seven consecutive terms. By taking one course per term, a student will have the certificate in approximately 16 months.
Graduates will be prepared to:
- Take the surveying fundamentals examination
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
$45,000–$60,000 annually
Related Cincinnati State Programs and Certificates
Civil Engineering Technology—Architectural major
Civil Engineering Technology—ConstructionManagement major
Civil Engineering Technology—Surveying major
Land Surveying Certificate curriculum
Building Technology
Building Technology is an associate’s degree program designed specifically for members of the construction industry who want to apply their apprenticeship education, other postsecondary education, or work experience toward an associate’s degree. Students may receive up to 45 credit hours, nearly half of the degree requirement, for this related education or experience. The remainder of the curriculum includes courses selected from the Civil Engineering Technology Construction Management major, the Construction Safety Specialist certificate, the Sustainable Design and Construction certificate, or other courses approved by the program chair. The program is available both day and evening.
Graduates are prepared to:
• Estimate construction costs
• Supervise construction work
• Verify safety standards
• Advance in their field
Representative Job Titles for Graduates
Estimator
Foreman
Safety Technician
Project Engineer
Articulation Agreements/Strong Transfer History
The Building Technology program currently has 25 articulation agreements with various Secondary and Post-Secondary institutions including the following:
Various Building Trade Apprenticeship Programs
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
Great Oaks Career Campuses
Boone County Area Technology Center
Employment Outlook
The construction industry is annually this nation’s largest industry in terms of employment with an ever increasing need for constructors with a college education. Add to that, the fact that the construction industry is very much protected from foreign competition, and the result is a profession that will provide a lifetime of opportunities for students who enter this career.
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
$25,000–$55,000 annually
Related Cincinnati State Programs and Certificates
Civil Engineering Technology—Construction Management Major
Construction Safety Specialist Certificate
Sustainable Design and Construction Certificate
Civil Engineering Technology—Architectural Major
Civil Engineering Technology—Surveying Major
