The Field of Engineering

The Field of Engineering

THE FIELD OF ENGINEERING

Engineers are the designers of our modern society - designing everything - cars, planes, buildings, roads, cell phones, TV’s & more! There are numerous disciplines of engineering: civil, mechanical, electrical, biomedical, industrial, aerospace, & many others. Engineer’s salaries are among the highest of all college graduates. Santa AnaCollege offers several degree options: certificate, associate degree, or university transfer.

Engineers~ $92k/yr*

Engineering technicians~ $55k/yr*

Drafters~ $44k/yr*

( 2013)

(* Estimated average wages for CA are shown. Actual salary will depend on experience and ability)

SAC PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

  • 8 Degree/14 Certificate  Day, evening, weekend,

Programs online classes

  • State-of-the-Art Computer  University transfer programs

Facilities Fees you can afford

  • Engineering Drafting & Engineering Club

Design Solidworks, CATIA,

  • AutoCAD, REVIT,

Microstation, ArcMAP, GIS

  • Electric circuits, Statics, Dynamics

CONTACT US:

We strongly advise all students to meet with SAC Engineering faculty & with their transfer institution to plan their course work.

Susan SherodCraig Takahashi

714-564-6787714-564-6306

Business Division Office714-564-6750

(Engineering is part of the Business Division)

Certificate, A.S. Degree, or Transfer?

Certificates Programs Provide

  • Update training Renewal of skills
  • Facilitate career switch Gain better pay
  • Allow career exploration without deeper study
  • Immediate employment as a designer or engineering technician.

A.S. Degrees

 All of the above, with more job opportunities and higher pay

University transfer

 All of the above, along with transfer to a wide range of four year degree programs at colleges and universities.

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Nondiscrimination Policy

The Rancho Santiago Community College District complies with all Federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or disability. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities. Harassments of any employee/student with regard to race, color, national original, gender or disability is strictly prohibited. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to District's Title IX Officer and/or section 504/ADA Coordinator.

RanchoSantiagoCommunity College district

Title IX Officer and Section 504/ADA

John Didion, Coordinator

2323 N. Broadway

Santa Ana, CA92706

714-480-7489

SUSTAINABLE BUILDING OPERATIONS

SUSTAINABLE BUILDING OPERATIONS

This program of study is focused towards training of students in sustainable methods for improving the operational performance of offices, schools, hospitals, and other residential and commercial buildings while working as Building Commissioning Professionals, Operations Professionals, Facility Managers and supporting positions. Students may continue with four year programs in Civil Engineering Construction Management, such as offered at CSULB and programs at other four year colleges such as CalPoly offer.


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CAREERS

Administrative Facilities Management & supportpositions!

This program of study provides students exploration and proficiency of the knowledge and skills that arefundamental building blocks in managing facilities sustainably. Working with drawings, learning fundamentals of construction, accounting and codes that regulate sustainable management of facilities and projects provides preparation for further study or for workand advancing career opportunities.Career opportunities include employment in “green” building, design and construction, energy management, and sustainable publicplanning and policy development. Work is available in government agencies, consulting firms, construction, and non-profitorganizations.

Major requirements for the A.S. degree

ENGR 100B Introduction to Architecture/Civil Engineering/Construction (AEC) 2

ENGR 142 Architecture/Civil Engineering/Construction (AEC) Drawing 4

ENGR 143 Fundamentals of Construction 3

ENGR 201 Residential and Light Commercial Construction Practices and Estimating 4

ENGR 202 Cost Accounting for Construction Engineering 3

or

ACCT 202 Cost Accounting for Construction Engineering 3

or

ACCT 101 Financial Accounting 4

ENGR 203 Sustainable Construction and Facilities Management 3

ENGR 235 Statics 3

and General Education requirements.

Total Units 22 - 23

Facilities, Operation Manager, and related work:

Salary mean wage in CA range widely with experience and education. Laborers are at low end, management at higher end. $42,100 – $108,240/yr.

This includes work related to constructing new green buildings, retrofitting residential and commercial buildings, managing, evaluating, and installing sustainable building construction technology. It includes Energy Efficiency: activities related to increasing energy efficiency

Transfer Students:

It is imperative that such students check with their intended transfer institutes regarding General Education and other requirements. Many four year programs do not require the IGETC pattern for transfer.

SAC ENGR New Classes!

Renewable Energy, BAS, Green HVAC, Electromechanical, Robotics, Electronics, Fabrication & Automation

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SANTA ANA COLLEGE ENGINEERING OFFERS HIGH QUALITY TRAINING IN OUR NEWLY UPDATED LABS!

  • STATE OF THE ART LAB WORKSTATIONS
  • LARGE FORMAT & 3D PRINTERS
  • STATE OF THE ART DIGITAL MEASUREMENT AND SURVEYING EQUIPMENT
  • HIGHLY QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS
  • EMPHASIS ON ENVIRONMENTALLY ORIENTED DESIGN
  • EMPHASIS ON ELECTRO-MECHANICAL STUDIES INCLUDING ROBOTICS

Division office: 714-564-6750

Santa Ana College

1530 West 17th Street

Santa Ana, CA 92706-3398