Civil Engineering Technology
About this program
This major is no longer being offered.
You have an analytical mindset. And problem-solving skills that top the charts. Hone your talents and apply them with a degree in civil engineering. Working with the latest technology in this ABET-accredited program, you will learn what it takes to build the infrastructure of tomorrow. And in the field, you’ll work alongside designers to execute and maintain vital public structures like roads, highways, and bridges.
Next steps...
You're on your way to becoming a tomorrow maker.
100%
Overall Placement
64%
Hired BEFORE Graduation
Seamless Associate-to-Bachelor Degree Option
Careers
- Engineering aide
- Materials technician
- Transportation inspector
Courses
At Penn College, we believe your educational experience should go beyond specialized skills. Real-world ready means taking a broader approach that builds communication skills, inspires collaboration, and encourages exploration of arts, history, and science.
Specialization requires in-depth knowledge and high-level proficiency. Students learn and apply major-specific concepts, skills, and methods.
- Introduction to Surveying & Civil Engineering Technologies (CET101)
- Surveying I (CET115)
- Computer Applications for Civil Engineering & Surveying (CET150)
- Surveying II (CET124)
- Geographic Information Systems & Photogrammetry (CET263)
- Statics (CET230)
- Highway Engineering (CET234)
- Origin, Distribution & Behavior of Soils (CET238)
- Strength of Materials (CET243)
- Materials of Construction (CET246)
- Land Development for Civil Engineers (CET320)
- Hydraulics & Hydrology (CET312)
Perspectives are points of view, offering a variety of ways of understanding, interacting, and influencing the world. Students identify, explain, and utilize the approaches used by academics and professionals to study, analyze, or understand problems, and offer solutions.
Featured Videos
Virtual Tour
Meet instructor Drew Potts, a handful of alumni working in the field, and a current civil engineering student, for a diverse look at this dynamic career field.
Wildcat Spotlight - Dylan Klemas
Meet Dylan—civil engineering student and face-off midfielder for the men’s lacrosse team. Proudly wearing number 9 to honor is uncle who played for the Welsh national team, Dylan is thriving athletically and academically. Check out his story and learn what he loves about the tight-knit community he found at Penn College.
Facilities
Interactive, hands-on labs
- Geotechnical & Liquid Bituminous Materials Lab
- Sample Preparation Lab
- Shaker Room & Aggregates Lab
- Bituminous Mixtures Lab
- Concrete Compression & Utility Lab
Maker Profiles
Alumni
Regina Peluzzo
Civil Engineering
Even being deployed twice couldn't stop Regina from getting her bachelor's in civil engineering.
Alumni
Sarah Booher
Civil Engineering
With graduation just around the corner, she's looking forward to starting full-time with the Bloomsburg, PA firm where she’s done two internships.
Faculty
David Fedor
Civil Engineering
David isn't afraid to challenge his students. That's because he's 100% invested in their success.
Faculty
Ruth Hocker
Civil Engineering
When Ruth Hocker first visited Pennsylvania College of Technology, she didn’t know of civil engineering. Nearly a quarter century after that fateful day, she's back on campus preparing tomorrow makers for the rewarding field.
Tour Schedule
Seeing is believing.
Think Penn College might be a good fit for you? Make plans to visit and discover what hands-on learning is all about.
Mar 1
Undergraduate Open House
Saturday, March 19 AM - 3 PM
Apr 6
Undergraduate Open House
Sunday, April 69 AM - 3 PM
ABET-Accredited Program
Accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET (www.abet.org), under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Civil Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs.
Internship
Your knowledge in practice
Internships are key for career preparation. Apply your knowledge to the workplace and learn about the industry first-hand.
Student Life
Lead and put your skills to the test
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
ASCE promotes an industrial knowledge of civil engineering, engages students outside of the classroom, and expands a positive recognition of the civil engineering profession.
Student Organizations at Penn College
Your college experience is about more than the classroom. Join one of 65+ clubs and organizations, or create your own.
Penn College News
Monday, October 28, 2024
Two 'pop-up' employer info tables set this week
Monday, October 14, 2024
Students invited to HRG recruiting table
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Guest lecturer discusses promise of 'smart' concrete
Study Abroad
Gain global experience
See the world via Williamsport. Take your education abroad and get hands-on experience learning about your industry on a global scale.
Student Experience
Real world applications
Students in the Steel Design course traveled to High Steel Structures LLC, one of the nation’s leading fabricators of structural steel, to learn about bridge girder fabrication. “The concepts students learn in my class are seen up close and very personal at High Steel Structures,” said Potts, assistant professor of civil engineering technology.
More Information
Accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET (www.abet.org), under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Civil Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs.
This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see www.pct.edu/catalog/TransferringCredits). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
Alternative Credit refers to academic credits earned through means other than traditional college course completion, including: credit by exam, articulation, proof of competency gained in high school, work/life experience, and advanced placement.
Visit the Alternative Credit Options page for requirements and procedures and for information on credit through Advanced Placement.
Prospective students should be aware that licensure requirements for work in this profession vary by state. The Civil Engineering Technology program meets the educational requirements for licensure within the state of Pennsylvania. We have not determined if graduates of our program will be eligible for licensure in other states; therefore, students intending to seek employment in states other than PENNSYLVANIA are asked to contact the state licensing board of the state they wish to seek licensing to confirm that our program meets the requirements of the state where you intend to work. More information can be found on the the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) website.
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Certification Exams:
- Civil Technology A.A.S. graduates qualify to take the certification exams for certified technician in the general knowledge category upon graduation, and with approved additional work experience can take exams to become certified in a variety of work areas.
- Civil Engineering Technology B.S. graduates can become NICET certified as engineering technologists; however, most graduates take the exams to become licensed professional engineers.
- Mr. Steven C Balkey, PE, Vice President, Project Development, Ameron Construction Co., Inc.
- Mr. John Nevin Blesh, PLS, '04, Surveyor/Data manager, Clinton County Solid Waste Authority
- Mr. Robert J Bradbury, Chief of Surveys, PA Department of Transportation District 3
- Dr. John Clune, Supervisory Hydrologist, USGS - Pennsylvania
- Dr. Jonathan U Dougherty, Corporate Recruiting, Providence Engineering
- Ms. Stefanie J English, PE, Project Manager - Structural Engineering, Larson Design Group
- Ms. Ashley Hetrick, EIT, '17, Land Development, Larson Design Group
- Mr. Thomas Holden, EIT, Civil Designer - Energy Services, Borton-Lawson Engineering
- Mr. Jacob Martin, EIT, '18, Land Development, RGS Associates
- Mr. Jay B Miller, Civil Engineer Manager - Construction Unit, PennDOT District 3-0
- Mr. Bryan Pauling, PE, Director, Energy Group, Larson Design Group
- Mr. Gerald C Wertz, P.E., Assistant District Executive - Design, PENNDOT
- Mr. Jeremy L Whitmoyer, PE, SE, Senior Structural Engineer, Larson Design Group
- Ms. Kelly Williams, '22, Survey Crew Chief, McClure
- Mr. Timothy Zeigler, PE, '14, Highway Designer, Gannett Fleming, Inc.
