Construction engineering technicians work in the construction industry with contractors, government building departments and engineers on a range of building construction projects. Learn how to integrate science and engineering concepts with 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.
Find your career
Prepare for a high-demand position in:
Site supervision
Building inspection and approval
Project estimating
Quality assurance (testing and inspection)
Retail sales (building supply and rental)
Professional certification through the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) may be available with a diploma from Loyalist College.
Experiential learning
Enjoy a mix of learning experiences, indoors and out, with lots of personal attention from faculty:
The program combines classroom instruction, hands-on learning in the field and lab work in Loyalist’s Building Sciences Lab.
Gain experience in surveying, structural drafting, testing and inspection of construction materials, project supervision and estimating.
Work with the latest AutoCAD software used in the industry today.
Apply your 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.