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Spring Schedule
Math & Engineering

Engineering Technology

Do you like working with your hands? Are you interested in technology?

The engineering technology program is a great option for anyone interested in gaining the skills needed for immediate employment in civil engineering, machinery maintenance, and drafting. Graduates will be able to work as part of a dynamic team to help solve or prevent technical problems. Technicians work under the direction of engineers, architects, or physical scientists.

Career Opportunities


The engineering technology program will prepare you for work in a variety of occupations and career paths, including:

  • Civil Drafters
  • Civil Engineering Technician
  • CNC Machinist
  • Industrial Engineering Technician
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technologist
  • Robotics Technician

Degrees and Certificates


Change your life with an engineering technology degree and/or certificate. Our program gives you options to explore.

Training Programs

About degrees and certificates


Certificates:
A certificate readily prepares you to enter a particular field or career. It can also give you new skills for advancement in the workplace.

Associate Degrees:
An associate degree requires a broader education for career options in a range of industries. It's a great step towards earning a bachelor degree at a four-year school or entering the workforce sooner.

Associate Degrees for Transfer:
A transfer degree is equivalent to the first two years of a bachelor’s degree program. Earning one can guarantee admission to California State Universities, some private and online universities, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). ADTs, along with a transfer agreement guarantee (TAG) with the University of California system can help you achieve your goals for less. Learn about transfer services.

Meet our Engineering Technology Faculty

Jeffrey Smith

Jeffrey Smith

Program Lead, Engineering Technology & Industrial Design
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Dennis Franco

(he/him)
Dean, Math & Engineering (Interim)

Engineering Technology Events

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Feb 17

2026 Financial Aid Awareness Workshop Series

February 17, 2026

2:00 pm

Pleasant Hill

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Feb 18

2026 Financial Aid Awareness Workshop Series

February 18, 2026

11:00 am

San Ramon

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Feb 18

Umoja Black History Month Transfer Panel (Pizza Provided)

February 18, 2026

11:10 am

Pleasant Hill

Engineering Technology News

5 4CD leaders with hard hats and shovels

DVC Breaks Ground on New Engineering Technology Building

October 16, 2025

Innovation Award for Robotics Program

DVC Honored with East Bay Innovation Award for Robotics Program

April 18, 2025

DVC electrical and electronics student Cecilia Brito Bernal

Building Your Future - DVC Lays the Foundation for Careers in the Trades and Beyond

November 16, 2024