College Diploma - Construction Engineering Technician (CONS/CONJ)

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.