Surveyors and civil engineers remain in high demand as construction
booms in Central Florida. Valencia's A.S. degree program in
Civil Surveying Engineering Technology will give you the skills
to work as a qualified technician in civil engineering and
land surveying so you can jump into this exciting field with
both feet.
Typical Tasks may include:
surveying project sites using survey equipment
draftig detailed drawings
conducting materials testing and analysis
preparing reports detailing tests conducted and results
Characteristics Needed to be Successful:
Enjoy working outdoors and independently
Possess strong planning and problem solving skills
Good mathematic skills
Attention to detail
Analytical skills
Potential Careers:
Civil Engineering Technician
Civil Engineering CADD Operator
Field Inspector
Surveying Party Chief
Civil or Surveying Drafter
Surveying Technician
Survey/Mapping Aide
Potential Employers:
Nearly one-fourth of civil engineering technicians work in engineering or business serfvices companies. Areas include: the road department, government planning agencies, paving contractors, landscapers, surveyors and geologists.
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