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Construction Engineering
From buildings and water systems to bridges and highways, construction engineering brings big projects to life. Do you like solving problems? Do you want to be in the middle of the action on a job site? Then consider a construction engineering concentration at Dordt. Construction engineers help shape communities, keep people safe, and maintain the roads and buildings we rely on.
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Program Overview
Construction engineering combines strong engineering courses with a focus on construction and civil engineering. You'll learn to design and manage complex
construction projects. Because this concentration is part of our ABET-accredited engineering program, it also puts you on the path to becoming a licensed professional engineer. If you want to pair engineering know-how with hands-on construction work, this program is a great fit.
What You'll Learn
The construction engineering concentration is part of our ABET-accredited engineering program. You'll take courses in math, science, engineering, and construction management. You'll learn how design and construction fit together and how to solve complex problems. It's a great choice if you want both technical skills and hands-on project work.
What You Can Do With A Construction Engineering Concentration
Construction engineering opens the door to careers in engineering, construction, estimating, project management, and more. The careers below are just a few examples. Whatever you choose, you'll be ready to build with integrity and serve the communities your projects support.
Structural Designer
A structural designer creates and evaluates designs for buildings, bridges, and other structures, ensuring they are safe, stable, and efficient.
Construction Field Engineer
A construction field engineer manages on-site technical tasks, including interpreting blueprints, overseeing construction activities, and ensuring projects meet design and safety standards.
Project Engineer
A project engineer oversees and coordinates technical aspects of engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and according to specifications.
Career Preparation
Dordt University's 2025 Career Outcome Rate was 99.7%! “I believe it is also, in part, indicative of the type of graduates we are encouraging our students to become—that is, graduates who don’t just learn for the sake of learning, but graduates who continue to learn for the sake of serving," said Dr. Ethan Brue, dean for technology and applied sciences. "Dordt is not just about training students for competence, but it is more about inviting students to embrace the goodness of work out of a deep care for the world.”
Students who choose the construction engineering concentration will complete all the foundational general engineering, civil engineering, and construction management courses, along with elective or advanced coursework in civil engineering, construction management, engineering technology, and business.
For more information, refer to the course catalog.
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Science and Technology Center
As a construction engineering student, you'll spend time in Dordt's Science and Technology Center. Students call it the "Science Building." It's home to labs for
construction management, engineering, and computer-aided design.
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