Design & Construction
A Design & Construction professional will learn and practice designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining structures. With a current annual growth rate of 10.1%, the demand for individuals with design and construction skills continues to increase in Montana.
Wondering what else is out there? Take our Career Interest Quiz if you’re not sure which pathway is for you.
Tiny Houses, Big Dreams
Learning by doing is so important. At Highlands College of Montana Tech, construction
students designed and built tiny houses completely from scratch.
My goal is to get out there and be able to run a job site.
Carson Shuman
Highlands College of Montana Tech
Certificate of Applied Science
One year of study.
Heating/Cooling (HVAC) System Mechanic
- Average Salary: $53,180
- Job Growth (10 yr): Average
Telecommunications Line Installer
- Average Salary: $57,490
- Job Growth (10 yr): Fast
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Two years of study
Surveying & Mapping Technician
- Average Salary: $46,900
- Job Growth (10 yr): Average
Mechanical Drafter
- Average Salary: $65,080
- Job Growth (10 yr): Average
Bachelor's/Master's Degree
Four to six years of study.
Architect
- Average Salary: $79,730
- Job Growth (10 yr): Average
Civil Engineer
- Average Salary: $81,080
- Job Growth (10 yr): Average
Make Your Way Into the Design and Construction Field
Whether you’re just exploring in high school, still undecided as a college student,
or an adult who is wondering if this field is right for you, you can take steps today
to enter the design and construction industry. Find out what you can do no matter
where you are.
- Construction or Carpentry
- Shop Safety
- OSHA 10
- Computer Aided Design or Hand Drafting
- Textile Design
- Blueprint Reading
- Welding or Metal Working
- Interior Design/Housing & Design
- Intro to Architecture
- Geometry
- Senior Year Math
- CPR
- Small Business
- Interior Space Planning & Design
- Interior Design
- Project Planning Construction Technology
- Construction Law
- Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- Internships
- Job Shadow
- Service Learning
- Pre-Apprenticeship
- Tour a Materials Testing Lab
- Tour a Lumber Yard
- Tour a Construction Site
- Volunteer for Community Service Projects
- Interior Designer
- CAD Draftperson
- Carpenter
- Cost Estimator
- Electrician
- Plumber
- Dry Waller
- Tile Setter
- Landscape Architect
- Stonemason