Civil Engineering Technology

By:__________For: Ms. Bland – Period 1

GLC 205Submitted: Oct. 28th, 2014

Introduction I have selected the career path of Civil Engineering Technology. I have selected this career path because ever since I was

a little girl I have always enjoyed building and then re-building things. I have an uncle who is in the same career and he also talks about how much he enjoys what he does. He has helped build some of the apartments in Downtown Kingston. One day I would like to be able to say I had a part in building something huge like that. I have always been fascinated by how things are built, and made. I enjoy knowing the different type of materials used to build just simple things. I have always been there beside my dad observing and helping when he had home projects to do. An example was when I helped renovate our bathroom.

Purpose The reason I selected this career is because I am a hands on person and do not mind getting down and dirty. My parents have also

said to me that I should become an inventor or an engineer and I guess I have always been interested in becoming an engineer. This career teaches you more than just hands on, you don’t just work in the field, and you also learn mathematical skills. It is a good career choice for me because I also enjoy mathematics very much and I feel that I succeed in that subject so I have many opportunities for Civil Engineering Technology.

Career Description I have chosen this career path because a civil engineering technologist help do the brainwork that goes into building roads,

bridges, houses, office towers, and other structures. The works isn’t just hands on, you have plenty of opportunities to work in the field and out of the field. You can help build the structure or you can help draw up the blue print. There is always something to do, either hands on, in the field, or at the office drawing up the blue print for the next big project.

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Where is the College

College LocationSt. Lawrence College Kingston

Niagara College Niagara Welland CampusGeorge Brown College Toronto

Algonquin College Ottawa

College Location

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Alberta

Lakeland College Alberta

Parkland College Saskatchewan

College Location

Miami Dade College Miami

Lone Star College System Harris Country, Texas

A. Ontario Colleges

B. Other Canadian Provinces; Colleges

C. United States Colleges

High School Requirements Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

Science (Academic)SNC1D

English (Academic)ENG2D

English (Academic)ENG3U

English (Academic)ENG4U

Mathematics (Academic)MPM1D

Mathematics (Academic)MPM2D

Mathematics (Functions, University)MRC3U

Religion (Open)HRE4O

Religion (Open)HRE1O

Science (Academic)SNC2P

Religion (Open)HRE3O

Foundations for College Mathematics (College)MAP4C

Information and Communication Technology in Business (Computers)BTT10

History (Applied)CHC2P

Technological Design (College/University)TDJ3M

Transportation Technology (College)TTJ4C

English (Academic)ENG1D

Career Studies and Civics (Open)CHV2O/GLC20

Construction Technology (College)TCJ3C

Transportation Technology: Vehicle Maintenance (Workplace)TTJ4E

Health and Physical Education (Open)PPL1OF

Religion (Open)HRE2O

Transportation Technology (College)TTJ3C

Technological Design (University/College)TDJ4M

French (Academic)FSFID

Drama (Open)ADA2O

Interdisciplinary Studies (intro to commercial photography and yearbook design)IDC3OY

Construction Technology (College)TCJ4C

Geography (Academic)CGC1D

Technological Studies (Tech. Design, Open)TDJ2O

Foundations for College Mathematics (College)MBF3C

Computer Engineering Technology (University/College)TEJ3M

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College CoursesSemester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Semester 5 Semester 6 Civil Electives

Engineering PhysicsCIVL 100

Statics CIVL 150

Strengths of Material 1CIVL 200

Civil Elective CIVL

Structural AnalysisCIVL 300

Civil Elective CIVL

Digital CommunicationsARC 202

Surveying 1CIVL 101

Surveying 2CIVL 151

Surveying 3CIVL 201

Strength of Material 2 CIVL 250

GIS 1 (Geographic Information Systems) CIVL 301

Highway Technology CIVL 351

Building Science ARC 203

Civil CADD 1CIVL 102

Civil CADD 2CIVL 152

Construction Administration Management CIVL 203

CADD Structural DetailingCIVL 252

Municipal Services CIVL 305

GEO TechnologyCIVL 354

Ontario Building CodeARC 254

Method of Construction CIVL 103

Construction Administration/EstimatingCIVL 153

Material TaskingCIVL 204

Soil MechanicsCIVL 254

Water Supply Operations 2CIVL 306

Reinforced Concrete DesignCIVL 358

Environmental Systems ARC 303

Engineering Drafting and Sketching CIVL 111

Humanities: An Introduction to Arts and ScienceGNED 101

Matrix Algebra and StatisticsCIVL 211

Fluid Mechanics CIVL 255

Environmental Rehabilitation CIVL 307

Infrastructure Rehabilitation CIVL 359

Contract AdministrationARC 306

Technical Mathematics –Civil Engineering TMTH 102

Technical Mathematics 2 –Civil Engineering TMTH 202

General ElectiveGNED

Water Supply Operations 1CIVL 256

Steel and Timber DesignCIVL 308

Technical ProjectCIVL 362

Principles of Business Management ARC 366

Technical Reading and Writing SkillsWRITH 120

Technical Workplace Writing Skills WRITH 220

General ElectiveGNED

Introduction to Calculus CALC 150

Municipal Services 2CIVL 365

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SalariesThe starting salary of someone in the field of civil engineering technology would make

roughly $52,443 in they first year. Civil engineering grads are experiencing a 1.3 percent starting salary increase in 2010. According to the BLS May 2008 Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) survey program, the national average salary was $78,560. The median salary ranged from below $48,140 to above $115,630. Other industries that employed high numbers of civil engineers included the state government--$71,660; the local government--$71,660; nonresidential building construction--$78,630; and the federal executive branch--$85,970.

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Related CareersTransportation People with a degree in civil engineering technology can work

as a transportation engineer and assist local governments with identifying locations where population growth. The median annual salary for entry-level transportation engineers was $48,008, as of November 2009.

Water Resource Water resource engineers can also help construct pipelines that are used to move water to isolated regions. They also design canals which can improve the efficiency of shipping. The average annual salary for water resource engineers was $93,000 as of July 2010.

Environmental There are many jobs in the environmental field for civil engineers. They consult with the government representatives, and business owners, they do this to create more effective pollution standards. They also analyze soil content to determine if toxins have leaked into them from nearby factories. The average annual salary was $88,000, as of July 2010.

Structural Structural civil engineers aid contractors and architects by determining whether building materials such as steel and iron meet the project requirements. Their job ensures that structures are safe for the public to use. The average salary for structural engineers was $92,000, as of July 2010.

Construction Civil engineers can also work as construction managers. They would supervise the construction teams, including the other engineers, and coordinate all other construction tasks at hand, so building schedules stay on track. Average salary for a construction manager was $75,000, as of July 2010

Wastewater Civil engineers may also be employed by wastewater treatment plants. Civil engineers design treatment plants and appropriate piping systems. Their average annual salary for wastewater engineers was $86,000, as of July 2010.

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Employment OpportunitiesWhen you take a look around your community, what do you see? Roads,

buildings, train tracks, etc. All that work is done by civil engineers. Their work is everywhere, creating a lot of job opportunities. There is roughly 51,100 job opportunities in the field of engineering. With a median salary of $77,560, and a very high job satisfaction.

Entry-level jobs require a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. Technical projects and management responsibility often require a master's degree, and teaching requires a Ph.D.

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Interesting Facts1. 1. ICE (Institute of Civil Engineers) was founded in a coffee shop in London by eight

young civil engineers, the youngest was 19.2. 2. The population in North East London requires the equivalent of 23 Olympic sized

swimming pools of water at peak periods, to prevent half a million people running out of water.

3. 3. Each gate at Thames Flood Barrier is a hollow steel-plated structure over 20 meters high, weighing around 3,700 tones, equal to 3,500 Mini Coopers.

4. 4. The diagonal trusses on Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai are the same length as a football pitch and weigh the same as 20 double-decker buses.

5. 5. It took machines as long as two football pitches, drilling over 76m a day, three years to drill the tunnel for the Channel Tunnel between the UK and France.

6. As of 2010, the tallest building in the world is the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, UAE. It reaches an incredible 828 meters (2717 feet) in height.

7. As of 2010, the longest suspension bridge in the world is the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in Kobe, Japan. Opened in 1998, it spans an amazing 1991 meters (6529 feet).

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Budget Expenses Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Tuition $3,815.48 $3,929.94 $4,047.84

Residence $5408.00 $5,570.24 $5,737.35

Books/Supplies $900.00 $927.00 $954.81

Meal Plan $2850.00 $2,935.50 $3,023.57

Clothing $500.00 $515.00 $530.45

Train Tickets Home $500.00 (VIA Rail) $515.00 $530.45

City Bus Pass $1,248.00 $1,285.44 $1,324.00

Cell Phone $540.00 $556.20 $572.89

Entertainment $800.00 $824.00 $848.72

Total $16,561.48 $17,058.32 $17,570.07

*Each year expenses increased by 3%.

Amount given by parents: $6,666.67 Personal income: $3,000.00Student loans: $2,000Total Income: $11,666.67Total Expenses: $16,561. 48Total Still Needed: $4,894.84

Therefore I would need to come up with the extra $4,894.84 and 3% increase for year 2 and 3 by going into debt and paying if off after schooling is complete.

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Conclusion After have researching this career path I learned that there is more to working in the field of civil engineering then what I

thought. It is a lot more hands on and you have to make sure that understand the concepts of computer technology because that is a main part of this career.

I feel that after having learned more about this career I feel that I would like to research more about it. I can see myself in the future pressuring this career path because it is very hands on and I have always enjoyed projects that involve a lot of hands on work.

Some changes that I have to make to my academic course selection was that I had to take more computer courses, such as computer technology and transportation technology. I also had to take more math courses because if I decided to start my own business in the field of civil engineering.

Bibliography and Footnotes

The websites that I used for this project consist of:

GoogleGoogle ImagesWikipedia My BlueprintOntario Colleges

Reflection Questions Desires:1. What career are you interested in pursuing?A career that I would be interested in pursuing would be an electrician or go into construction. This is the reason I chose civil engineering because I was interested in

learning more about it. 2. What attracts you to this career?The things that attracts me to this career is that it is very hands on and involves a lot of work on computers. Which are two things that I enjoy doing and believe I can

accomplish great things in the career path.3. What are the pros and cons to this career.Pros: Civil engineers, and engineers in general, will always be in high demand. Society will always be expanding and demand for the construction of dams, bridges,

buildings, railways etc. Because of this, engineers easily find work when they leave college.Cons: Civil engineers are continuously facing new problems in their fields, especially in environmental engineering. Specifically, there are increasing amounts of

pollution with new developments in transportation within the past century.Skills:1. What are some of the (transferable) skills that you have presently that are a good match for the career selection that you are interested in pursuing?Some transferable skills that I have presently that are a good match for the career selection that I am interested in pursuing is that I’m a tactical person which means

I am very hands on. Being in the field of civil engineering involves a lot of hands on work so I feel that this job will well benefit me.2. Are there any other skills that you believe that you will need to develop to help you better prepare for this career?I feel that another necessary skill for this career would be developing my vocal skills because this job requires working around loud machinery so it is necessary to

have a loud and clear voice so your other employees can hear the message you are trying to get across.3. What is your learning style?My learning style would be hands on, or also known as tactical. I have always been a hands on type of learner ever since I was a little girl, I have always enjoyed

taking things apart then rebuilding them, or playing with LEGO and building very complexes structures.4. Will your learning skill match the type of career chosen?My learning style will defiantly math the type of career that I have chosen because being in the field of civil engineering involves a lot of hands on work. There is a

lot of building structures and you have to make sure that they are strong, so that is where my learning skill would come into play.Personality:1. What is your personality style?My personality style is social/helper and creator/innovator.2. Does your personality style match the career selection?I feel that my personality matches the career selection because any job you have to have good social and helping skills. Also if you want to go into civil engineering

you are going to have to have an open mind to new ideas.

Reflection QuestionsExperiences:1. What experiences do you have to prepare for this career?I don’t have all that much experience in this field, but a few years ago I built a set of Adirondack chairs. I know its not that big of a

step from LEGO blocks but it shows that I am progressing to bigger and greater projects.2. Are their other experiences that you will need?There are other experiences that I am going to need if I want to pursue this career such as doing a coop program or an internship

while still in high school. I just have to climb my way to the top and push my way though any obstacle that gets in the way. There isn’t anything I can’t do if I have a good mindset.

Action Plan:1. When completing the (orange) School Course Selection Sheet did you discover during your discussing with you guidance

counsellor that changes in your academic planning might be required?When I was completing the School Course Selection Sheet I discovered that I would have to make some changes to my academic

planning was required. In grade 12 I had to take all the follow up computer courses to make sure I didn’t have to go back for a 5th year and the I had all the required credits.