Facilities Engineering Technology
Cal Poly Maritime Academy | College of Engineering
The Facilities Engineering Technology program prepares students to manage and maintain the essential systems that keep critical facilities, such as hospitals, power plants, data centers and manufacturing plants, running smoothly and dependably. The curriculum provides a foundational understanding of all of the mechanical and electrical systems commonly seen in facilities.
Solano Campus | Vallejo, California
The Facilities Engineering Technology curriculum provides a foundation in the fundamentals of mechanical and electrical system engineering, as well as practical training in the operation and maintenance of real-world commercial and industrial facilities.
The program is ABET accredited under the commission’s general criteria, guaranteeing the quality and value of the degree.
To earn the degree, students must be enrolled in the Corps of Cadets.
The Facilities Engineering Technology program also requires satisfactory completion of a qualifying examination administered by the Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE) to become a Certified Plant Engineer-in-Training (CPE-IT).
The Facilities Engineering Technology curriculum incorporates hands-on, Learn-by-Doing instruction through labs in numerous topics.
The following list includes some of the topics that will be explored in lectures and accompanying labs.
Facility Engineering Technology Labs
- Programming Applications for Engineering Technology
- Introduction to Marine Engineering
- Welding
- Diesel Engineering I
- Facilities Engineering Diagnostics
- Properties of Materials
- Electrical Circuits
- Fluid Mechanics
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- Electrical Machinery
- Electronics
- Instrumentation and Measurement
- Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
- Automation
- Engineering Technology
About the Program
The Facility Engineering Technology degree is a specialized pathway for industrial engineers employed in large-scale facilities like commercial buildings, power plants and manufacturing facilities.
Blending mechanical and electrical engineering fundamentals with hands-on experience, you'll focus on system operations, safety and leadership.
To develop workplace readiness, summer experiences include sea training aboard Training Ship Golden Bear and two summer internship experiences are included in the curriculum.
Learn by Doing
The program offers a mix of coursework that merges marine engineering fundamentals with hands-on learning.
This includes Engineering Plant Operations courses in power plants, such as boilers, turbines and diesel engineering, along with foundational engineering courses in mechanics, thermo-fluids and electronics.
The program also incorporates project-based courses in electrical machinery and electronics and applied courses in refrigeration, HVAC, automation and power engineering.
Our Graduates
Graduates can find opportunities in a wide variety of industries and locations.
Many go on to become chief engineers, facilities managers or energy systems specialists, leading teams that ensure the safety, efficiency and sustainability of critical infrastructure. Their unique blend of practical engineering knowledge, problem-solving ability and management skills enables them to contribute to both traditional industries and emerging sectors focused on renewable energy, automation and sustainable design.