Careers That Blend
Imagination, Science, & Technology
Airplanes, bridges, water supply systems and power plants. We take these incredible advances for granted, yet they are all vital to the strength of our economy and our way of life. From the smallest machine to the largest construction project, each begins with an idea and a team of professionals working together to combine ingenuity, science and the power of imagination.
Imagine being part of the big picture. Chemeketa can take you there.
Drafting Technology
Before any design idea can become reality it must first be translated into a complete set of working drawings that will be used in construction or manufacturing projects. Exciting advances in green technology, sustainable design and infrastructure development projects will all require the services of a design team. Drafters are valued team members, working closely with architects and engineers in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Others work with builders and homeowners as custom house designers.
Students will learn a variety of the latest 2D and 3D software as they draw buildings, bridges, roadways and mechanical parts. Many design projects are carried across several courses to help students put together basic concepts into integrated, complex design solutions required in real-world projects.
Either a one year certificate or a two-year Associates Degree is available.
For more information contact:
Julie Peters, 503-399-6531, julie.peters@chemeketa.edu
Michael Kelly, 503-399-5069, mike.kelly@chemeketa.edu
Carmen Watkins, 503-399-5072, carmen.watkins@chemeketa.edu
Civil Technology
Streets, utilities, and public transportation systems form the framework of our modern landscape. The Civil Technology program prepares students for careers designing and managing systems in this field. Students can earn either a one-year Survey Technology Certificate or a two-year Associates Degree in Civil Technology.
The one-year certificate prepares students to work on a survey crew, or in an entry-level drafting position. Coursework includes hands-on surveying, basic computer assisted drafting (CAD), math, communications and workplace psychology.
Graduates of the two-year program may assist in the planning, design and construction of roadway, bridge, utility, and site development projects. Employers include government agencies, civil engineering firms, land surveyors, contractors and utility companies. In addition to courses taken to earn the one-year certificate, students are introduced to street and basic utility design, advanced survey operations, and basic applied engineering.
For more information contact:
Joel G. Smith, PE, PLS, 503-399-6530, joel.smith@chemeketa.edu
Engineering Transfer
Engineers play an essential role in the technical building blocks of society. Huge earthmovers, super computers, space probes, lifesaving medical equipment, super efficient power plants, or a modern freeway; engineers are involved in design, construction and operation of new developments and technologies. Engineers are indispensable in almost every area of society.
Chemeketa offers programs that closely follow the first two years of study at many public and private universities. In most cases, students are able to complete the first two years of a Bachelors of Science Degree in Engineering at Chemeketa before transferring to a university for completion.
Oregon State University offers bachelor’s degrees in Biological, Chemical, Civil, Electrical and Computer, Environmental, Industrial and Manufacturing, Mechanical, and Nuclear Engineering, as well as Construction Engineering Management and Engineering Physics. Portland State University offers degrees in Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering.Students planning to earn a Bachelors of Science Degree in Engineering are encouraged to consult with an engineering advisor at the university of their choice.
Additional Engineering Information:
For more information contact:
Mark Miller, PE, 503-399-5225, mark.miller@chemeketa.edu
