Utah’s, Architecture, Engineering & Construction Pathway

Dream It. Design It. Build It.

About the UAEC pathway

Utah’s Architectural, Engineering and Construction (UAEC) Pathway is a Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) career-based curriculum geared toward students interested in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) field. The capstone experience is placement as an intern with a local AEC company, benefiting student learners and solving the labor shortages in the construction industry.

Choose the career that is right for you

Developing the next generation of AEC professionals through stackable credentials in a high-demand, high-pay and high-potential industry. Find your passions and be able to:

Dream It. Design It. Build It.

Carpenter

Do you like building, traveling and being outdoors? Why not consider a career that is fun and offers financial freedom.

avg. salary: $56,877 avg. hourly: $27.34/hr

Electrician

If you’re into sound systems, robotics or tinkering with wires, you should think about a career as an electrician.

AVG. SALARY: $67,265 hourly: $32.33/hr

Plumber

Are you always tinkering with objects? Do people ask for your help with fixing mechanical things? Look into becoming a plumber!

AVG. SALARY: $59,627 hourly: $28.67/hr

HVAC Technician

Are you interested in Model Building or have coined yourself Mr. or Mrs. Fix It? Can’t decide between mechanical systems or Electronics? HVAC may be perfect for you!

AVG. SALARY: $62,472 hourly: $30.03/hr

Architecture

Do you see beauty in buildings? Do you like to design? Do you love technology like virtual reality, augmented reality? Careers in Architecture may be your path to see your ideas become a reality!

AVG. SALARY: $87,500hourly: $42.07/hr

Heavy Equipment Operator

Do you have an interest in operating dump trucks, bulldozers or other vehicles classified as heavy machinery?

AVG. SALARY: $60,828
Hourly: $29.24/hr

Surveyor

If math, measuring and engineering is your strength, consider a career in site layout. Surveyors are the first on the site to gather data about the land being developed.

AVG. SALARY: $65,300
hourly: $31.39/hr

Interior Designer

Are you addicted to HGTV shows like “Property Brothers” and “Flip or Flop”? Do you love bringing spaces to life with color, texture and design? Interior Design may be your perfect fit!

AVG. SALARY: $57,696
hourly: $27.74/hr

Construction Manager

Do you like to work with your hands and others to complete large, complex problems? Are you a planner, coordinator and motivator? Managing a construction site may be right up your alley!

AVG. SALARY: $57,910 hourly: $27.84/hr

Civil Engineer

Do you take joy in designing and executing plans? Would you like to see your ideas built right in front of your eyes? Civil Engineering combines math and physics to shape the buildings around us.

AVG. SALARY: $63,960 hourly: $30.75/hr

Project Manager

Do others seek your guidance to complete group assignments or project-based tasks? Project managers are essential to completing projects on time and on budget.

AVG. SALARY: $95,523
Hourly: $45.92/hr

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