Construction Engineering

Construction engineering technology might help determine whether a suspension bridge can withstand hurricane-force winds. It also might research ways to develop underwater transit systems in the middle of a city. It takes design ideas and blueprints off of paper or the computer screen and brings them to life.

By the time the construction process has begun, the engineering and technology behind it is already under way. Construction engineering technology is used to design and conduct experiments, interpret data, and predict results. It involves every other aspect of the building process as well: contract management, budgeting, zoning laws and legal processes, economic impact, and teamwork. It uses elements of math, engineering, material sciences, and business management to improve construction efficiency and build better structures.

Construction engineering technicians may work in the field, in an office, or both. They might be cost estimators, schedulers, or project managers who oversee the construction of a building or structure. They often find themselves in positions that require a combination of technical, mechanical, and management skills, and in situations where safety and structural soundness rely on their precision.



Common Jobs:
- Civil Engineering Technician
- Safety Specialist
- Contractor