Engineering & Construction Technologies
The engineering and construction technologies fields are challenging and well-paying and have evolved into high-tech industries. There are numerous employment and transfer opportunities for graduates with an Associate in Applied Science degree in the engineering and construction technologies program area.
Our Programs
We offer 1-year certificates, 2-year Associate in Applied Science degrees and several transfer opportunities in various program areas enabling individuals to enter the workforce in the civil engineering, environmental engineering, surveying, construction or architectural fields.
You will be provided with current technology and comprehensive training. All aspects of our programs are taught using a combination of classroom instruction with hands-on application.
Environmental Engineering Technology
Construction Management Technology
Building Construction Technology
Employment Prospects
Overall, the demand for engineering technologies graduates within the U.S. is very strong and should continue to grow. Improvement and updating of infrastructure along with a strong construction market will result in more jobs for two-year technicians in the years to come.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics lists the annual median pay (2019) for the following 2-year and 4-year engineering technologies related occupations between about $45,000 to $95,000.
2-Year: Civil Engineering Technician
2-Year: Environmental Engineering Technician
2-Year: Surveying or Mapping Technician
4-Year: Environmental Engineers
4-Year: Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
Transfer Opportunities
Our Engineering and Construction Technologies graduates have several transfer opportunities available. Graduates may pursue 4-year degrees in Architectural Technology & Design, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Geomatics (Surveying) and Sustainable Building Systems. These 4-year degree opportunities are available through the following North Carolina universities.**
Appalachian State University – Architectural Technology & Design
Appalachian State University – Construction Management
Appalachian State University – Sustainable Building Systems
East Carolina University – Construction Management
East Carolina University – Design: Architectural Technology Concentration
UNC Charlotte – Civil Engineering Technology
UNC Charlotte – Construction Management
**Students should contact senior institutions to verify specific transfer requirements.
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Most Engineering classes are held in Little Hall. Click on this building on our Virtual Tour and see the Wellard Technology Center, Byerly Auditorium, our Drafting Lab, the Engineering Lab, and the building exterior.
Contact Information
Ed Spitler, Distinguished ProfessorChair, Department of Engineering, Construction and Computer TechnologiesCoordinator, Geomatics Technology163 Little Hall910.695.3797spitlere@sandhills.edu
Matt Sheffield, ProfessorCoordinator, Civil Engineering TechnologyCoordinator, Environmental Engineering Technology170 Little Hall910.246.4940sheffieldm@sandhills.edu
Mike Sassano, InstructorCoordinator, Tutoring and Mentoring
Coordinator, Building Construction Technology
Coordinator, Construction Management Technology153 Little Hall910.695.3940sassanom@sandhills.edu
Ginny FergusonCoordinator, Instructional Support & Student Engagement
Coordinator, Enrollment & Support114 Steed Hall910.695.3882fergusonv@sandhills.edu