Department of Civil Engineering Technology

Civil Engineering students use surveying equipment in the field as part of classwork.

Civil Engineering faculty teach various courses so students are involved in the design and construction of buildings, bridges, highways, streets, parks, subdivisions, dams, drainage and irrigation systems, water supply and sewer systems, and plants. Aspects of civil engineering and urbanization in Canada are studied throughout this program. A diverse and stimulating program, Civil Engineering Technology incorporates field trips to reinforce theoretical background and develop appropriate methods of approaches and solutions.

Diploma program

The Civil Engineering Technology Diploma program is nationally accredited by Technology Accreditation Canada, allowing students to register as Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of B.C. 

Courses

Courses in Civil Engineering cover aspects of civil engineering and urbanization in Canada, and field trips are incorporated to reinforce theoretical background and develop appropriate methods of problem solving.

Faculty

Kenneth Langedyk

Chair - Civil Engineering Technology
Office: C Building 187
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4679
Civil Engineering - Ken Langedyk

Being born and raised in Kelowna and as a graduate of the Civil Engineering Technology program at Okanagan College, I relate to the students. I keep current in the industry by working part time as a Professional Engineer so I can bring my current, real life experiences to the classroom. My main areas of expertise are geotechnical (soils), water and trees.

Credentials:
MEng, UBC
Bachelor, Civil Engineering, Lakehead University
Diploma, Forester Engineering, UBC
Diploma, Civil Engineering Technology, OC
Certificate, Heavy Duty Mechanic, OC
P.Eng., Engineers and Geoscientists of BC

John Kenny

Civil Engineering Technology
Office: C Building 124
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4415
Civil Engineering - John Kenny

Credentials:
MEng, Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary
MEngSc, Civil Engineering, National University of Ireland
BE, Civil Engineering, National University of Ireland

Robert Scherer

Civil Engineering Technology
Office: C Building 183
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4792

I am a Professional Engineer in B.C. and have a background in forest engineering, forest hydrology, research extension and watershed management. Courses taught include Application of Engineering Principles, Statics, Watershed Management, Soil Engineering, Construction Law, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the Capstone Project course.

Credentials:
PhD, Forestry, UBC
MSc, Forest Engineering (Hydrology Major), OSU
BSF, Forestry, UBC

Christopher Pieper

Civil Engineering Technology
Office: C Building 171
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4321
Civil Engineering - Chris Pieper

I enjoy helping guide our students through the course materials and helping to prepare them for their careers. Most of my work experience is in structural engineering consulting; however, I also have experience with other areas of civil engineering, and in a research environment, as part of a team. I take professional responsibility for full building structural designs and construction, as well as for components and reports, completed by myself, or under my direct supervision. Being a graduate of OC's Civil Engineering Technology program, I look forward to seeing what our grads will do in their careers.

Credentials:
MASc, Civil Engineering (Structural / Seismic), UBC Okanagan
BASc, Civil Engineering (Structural), UBC Okanagan
Diploma, Civil Engineering Technology, Okanagan College
PEng, Engineers and Geoscientists BC

Kyle Turnbull

Civil Engineering Technology
Office: C Building 185
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 6317

As someone who grew up in the Okanagan and graduated from both the Civil Engineering Technology and Residential Construction (carpentry) programs at Okanagan College, I am very gracious to have the opportunity to share my knowledge and experience to help students starting their careers.  

The majority of my related work experience is locally (Okanagan and Shuswap) as a Technologist in Structural Engineering and as a carpenter. I have worked for several different Structural Engineering Consulting private firms where I expanded my drafting and structural career. But my journey began with some experience as a carpenter apprentice where I built several houses and completed residential renovations.

I have a passion for applied science and take pride in hard work, empathy and respect. My opportunity to teach has added to my passion with the goal of inspiring students to gain and spread these values.

For research, my current main emphasis is in Civil3D and estimating. My main focus is on the private industry and learning new/current applications that I can teach my students.

Credentials:
Diploma, Civil Engineering Technology, Okanagan College
Certificate, Residential Construction
AScT, Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC)

Al Reid

Civil Engineering Technology - Lab Technician
Office: C Building 176A
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4338

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