Civil Engineering Technology

Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)

This major is no longer being offered.

You have an analytical mindset. And problem-solving skills that top the charts. Hone your talents and apply them with a degree in civil engineering. Working with the latest technology in this ABET-accredited program, you will learn what it takes to build the infrastructure of tomorrow. And in the field, you’ll work alongside designers to execute and maintain vital public structures like roads, highways, and bridges.

Students testing soil samples
 
 

100%

Overall Placement

64%

Hired BEFORE Graduation

Seamless Associate-to-Bachelor Degree Option

Careers

  • Engineering aide
  • Materials technician
  • Transportation inspector
Courses

At Penn College, we believe your educational experience should go beyond specialized skills. Real-world ready means taking a broader approach that builds communication skills, inspires collaboration, and encourages exploration of arts, history, and science.

​​Specialization requires in-depth knowledge and high-level proficiency. Students learn and apply major-specific concepts, skills, and methods.

​Perspectives are points of view, offering a variety of ways of understanding, interacting, and influencing the world. Students identify, explain, and utilize the approaches used by academics and professionals to study, analyze, or understand problems, and offer solutions.

​​Foundations are the practical, intellectual, and social skills: communication, collaboration, critical and ethical thinking, quantitative thinking, and technological literacy that are crucial to every student at every stage of education and at every stage of life.

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Virtual Tour

Meet instructor Drew Potts, a handful of alumni working in the field, and a current civil engineering student, for a diverse look at this dynamic career field.

Wildcat Spotlight - Dylan Klemas

Meet Dylan—civil engineering student and face-off midfielder for the men’s lacrosse team. Proudly wearing number 9 to honor is uncle who played for the Welsh national team, Dylan is thriving athletically and academically. Check out his story and learn what he loves about the tight-knit community he found at Penn College.

Facilities: Interactive, hands-on labs

  • Geotechnical & Liquid Bituminous Materials Lab
  • Sample Preparation Lab
  • Shaker Room & Aggregates Lab
  • Bituminous Mixtures Lab
  • Concrete Compression & Utility Lab

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ABET-Accredited Program

Accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET (www.abet.org), under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Civil Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs.

Internship: Your knowledge in practice

Internships are key for career preparation. Apply your knowledge to the workplace and learn about the industry first-hand.

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Student Life: Lead and put your skills to the test

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

ASCE promotes an industrial knowledge of civil engineering, engages students outside of the classroom, and expands a positive recognition of the civil engineering profession.

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Student Organizations at Penn College

Your college experience is about more than the classroom. Join one of 65+ clubs and organizations, or create your own.

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Penn College News:

Penn College welcomes new employees

August 04, 2026

Penn College News continues its regular feature, welcoming new full-time and regular part-time Pennsylvania College of Technology employees, as reported by the…

Penn College Summer 2026 Commencement set for Aug. 8

August 03, 2026

More than 150 students have petitioned to graduate from Pennsylvania College of Technology following the Summer 2026 sessions. A commencement ceremony will be…

College hosts FBI Teen Academy

July 30, 2026

Penn College was the site of a two-day FBI Teen Academy last week. The program allows high school students to develop leadership skills and get a comprehensive…

Publication features college’s efforts to support plastics industry

July 30, 2026

An article published this week by PlasticsToday highlights Penn College’s efforts to alleviate a significant workforce shortage in the polymers industry.

ACCE grants its first HVAC degree accreditation to Penn College

July 29, 2026

Pennsylvania College of Technology’s associate degree in heating, ventilation & air conditioning technology and its bachelor’s degree in heating, ventilation…

Advanced Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship marks milestone year

July 29, 2026

The Penn College Workforce Development Advanced Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship program wrapped up another successful year of preparing students across…

Inductive Automation renews its support of Penn College

July 28, 2026

An innovator in the industrial software market is continuing its commitment to Pennsylvania College of Technology for the 2026-27 academic year.

VIDEO: An Internship Worthy of Roses

July 27, 2026

The "most exciting two minutes in sports" is actually a five-day marathon for Pennsylvania College of Technology baking & culinary students. A Penn…

Penn College welcomes new employees

July 27, 2026

Penn College News continues its regular feature, welcoming new full-time and regular part-time Pennsylvania College of Technology employees, as reported by the…

College introduces online HVAC technician-to-engineer pathway

July 24, 2026

In partnership with a National Science Foundation-funded initiative to shape a more sustainable heating, ventilation and air conditioning industry, Pennsylvania…

Study Abroad: Gain global experience

See the world via Williamsport. Take your education abroad and get hands-on experience learning about your industry on a global scale.

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Student Experience:

Penn College students visit High Steel

Real world applications

Students in the Steel Design course traveled to High Steel Structures LLC, one of the nation’s leading fabricators of structural steel, to learn about bridge girder fabrication. “The concepts students learn in my class are seen up close and very personal at High Steel Structures,” said Potts, assistant professor of civil engineering technology.

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Alternative Credit refers to academic credits earned through means other than traditional college course completion, including: credit by exam, articulation, proof of competency gained in high school, work/life experience, and advanced placement.

Visit the Alternative Credit Options page for requirements and procedures and for information on credit through Advanced Placement.

Prospective students should be aware that licensure requirements for work in this profession vary by state. The Civil Engineering Technology program meets the educational requirements for licensure within the state of Pennsylvania. We have not determined if graduates of our program will be eligible for licensure in other states; therefore, students intending to seek employment in states other than PENNSYLVANIA are asked to contact the state licensing board of the state they wish to seek licensing to confirm that our program meets the requirements of the state where you intend to work. More information can be found on the the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) website.

National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Certification Exams:

  • Civil Technology A.A.S. graduates qualify to take the certification exams for certified technician in the general knowledge category upon graduation, and with approved additional work experience can take exams to become certified in a variety of work areas.
  • Civil Engineering Technology B.S. graduates can become NICET certified as engineering technologists; however, most graduates take the exams to become licensed professional engineers.