WCJC Engineering Design & Construction Management

WCJC Engineering Design & Construction Management The goal of the WCJC Engineering Design Department is to provide quality education in the industrial design and construction management professions.

The primary goal of the Wharton County Junior College Engineering Design Department is to provide the student with the highest quality education with respect to the industrial design and construction management professions. Engineering Design

W.C.J.C. continually strives to provide students with solid technical drafting skills and the knowledge of the most current CAD software programs used in th

e industry today. Some of the drawing programs used in the classroom are the current release of AutoDesk AutoCAD, Inventor and Revit, MicroStation V8i, and Solid Works. After successfully completing the two-year program, students receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Engineering Design and are ready to enter the job market with the confidence, skills, and knowledge to attain employment in the diverse and highly competitive field of industrial design. Graduates who are employed by large corporations, become part of a design task force, specializing in a specific design discipline such as architectural design, civil/structural design, electrical design, mechanical design or piping design. After attaining valuable on the job experience, a significant number of our graduates have been promoted into supervisory and management positions. In small to medium size companies, designers typically are involved in several disciplines and have overlapping job descriptions. Whether employed by a large, medium or small size company, the skills learned at Wharton County Junior College will provide the graduate with the essential knowledge for an entry-level designer position

Construction Management

Construction Management is an exciting major that can lead graduates into several areas of concentration. Entry level jobs can be found in the fields of commercial, residential, or highway/heavy construction. Students prepare for their careers by learning to use the current release of AutoDesk AutoCAD and Heavy Bid Advanced Program software in the classroom along with technical skills, math and science. To be successful in the field of Construction Management, candidates must have good communication skills, management skills, a good work ethic and a dedication to quality. After graduation, students find employment in construction material estimating, scheduling, project management; mechanical and electrical systems planning; construction documents and basic safety requirements.

Today is the day!We get to test our bridges. Can anyone guess how many pounds they will hold?
12/08/2025

Today is the day!
We get to test our bridges.
Can anyone guess how many pounds they will hold?

Today the structural class got a chance to test their bridge models. It's quite the excitement every year. The bridges h...
12/09/2024

Today the structural class got a chance to test their bridge models. It's quite the excitement every year. The bridges held from 10.5 to 43 pounds.

On November 7th, the Engineering Design department will be hosting the fall Advisory Committee meeting.During these meet...
10/19/2024

On November 7th, the Engineering Design department will be hosting the fall Advisory Committee meeting.

During these meetings we discuss curriculum, equipment and industry needs, and anything students will need to make them valuable employees.

If you are interested please email [email protected].

The meeting can be attended face-to-face or Zoom.

📣📣 Calling former graduates, current and retired drafters/designers/supervisors!

The Engineering Design department at WCJC is looking for advisory members. The committee helps the college document the need for a workforce educational program and ensures that the program has adequate resources and a well-designed curriculum to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for employment.

If interested, please contact me at [email protected] or 979.532.6339

Participating in today's Wharton County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recruitment event. The event starts at 10am in the ...
10/19/2024

Participating in today's Wharton County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recruitment event.

The event starts at 10am in the Pioneer Center.

📣📣 Calling former graduates, current and retired drafters/designers/supervisors!The Engineering Design department at WCJ...
09/23/2024

📣📣 Calling former graduates, current and retired drafters/designers/supervisors!

The Engineering Design department at WCJC is looking for advisory members. The committee helps the college document the need for a workforce educational program and ensures that the program has adequate resources and a well-designed curriculum to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for employment.

If interested, please contact me at [email protected] or 979.532.6339

This semester, just FLEW by! Can't believe that it's our last class day and graduation will be on Saturday. The followin...
05/08/2024

This semester, just FLEW by! Can't believe that it's our last class day and graduation will be on Saturday.

The following are two of the major final projects assigned. The boat is floats and does donuts. A student even created a tiny table for the house model.

Congratulations to our 2024 graduates! Thank you for being a great class from beginning to end. Wishing you all the best...
05/08/2024

Congratulations to our 2024 graduates! Thank you for being a great class from beginning to end. Wishing you all the best! 🥳👨‍🎓👩‍🎓🎉

Today is bridge testing day in structural.Team 1 held 23 lbs.
12/11/2023

Today is bridge testing day in structural.

Team 1 held 23 lbs.

Team 2 held 33 lbs.
12/11/2023

Team 2 held 33 lbs.

Needing help in deciding a career path? Help in creating a resume and cover letter. The Career and Transfer Center can h...
09/11/2023

Needing help in deciding a career path? Help in creating a resume and cover letter.
The Career and Transfer Center can help; send an email or call (979) 532-6388 to make an appointment.

Students, if you need help with groceries, the WCJC Pioneer Country Store can help.Use the link or QR code, and in a cou...
09/07/2023

Students, if you need help with groceries, the WCJC Pioneer Country Store can help.
Use the link or QR code, and in a couple of steps, you'll receive a pantry bag!

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Wharton, TX
77488

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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
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