Civil Engineering Technology

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This program (known as CVET) combines civil engineering and technology theory with a solid foundation in math and science. Students learn the fundamentals of CVET, teamwork, and presentations through hands-on activities in NHTI labs. They solve design and engineering problems and learn about the industry practices and culture through our unique guest speakers program. Students learn skills that include how to:

Produce engineering documents using CAD software
Perform standard field and laboratory tests on materials typically used in civil engineering technology
Estimate material quantities for technical projects

I wasn’t really sure what direction I wanted to go. I figured NHTI was a good place to test the water, because it wasn’t as expensive as UNH or one of those big schools. I had taken a lot of engineering courses through Project Running Start, so that sort of steered me toward engineering. I liked all the teachers, and enjoyed the classes. With AET, there are not a ton of Gen Ed classes; most of your classes are engineering-related. I took the state engineering test and was able to pass it. It’s really meant for 4-year programs and only has a 66% pass rate, so that really shows you that the quality of the education here at NHTI is substantial. The department always gets students job opportunities. I’m working as a drafter now, doing a lot of 3D work. And starting this fall my employer is going to help pay for me to go to UNH for my bachelor’s degree.

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Questions?

Contact the Department Chair

Liaquat Khan, D.A.
[email protected]