Building Automation Technology
School of Construction & Design Technologies
Lifelong Education Center, Rm. C156 · (570) 327-4518
NEW Building Science and Sustainable Design bachelor’s degree addresses industry needs for modern buildings and promotes a better way of building and a healthier environment.
Pennsylvania College of Technology's Building Automation Technology program is a two-plus-two bachelor's degree that accepts students with an associate's degree in HVAC, electrical, electronics, or computer areas. What is Building Automation all about?
The program prepares students for positions such as:
- Building Automation-Engineering Technicians
- HVAC Temperature Controls Project Engineer
- Controls-Focused Service Technician
- Automation Design Engineer
- Construction/Project Manager
- Remote Site Operations Supervisor
- Building Automation System Applications Engineer
Graduates have a diverse set of skills and abilities that could prepare them for "green" careers focused on energy, renewable energy, and the environment.
Employment opportunities in building automation technology exist in:
- HVAC controls companies
- Physical plant departments of colleges, universities, hospitals, government buildings and other not-for-profit institutions
- Commercial and industrial facilities