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Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Architecture and Engineering · SOC 17-3022
7.8% AI Exposure — Medium
$64,950
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
7,700
Proj. Annual Openings
68,520
Employment (OEWS 2025)
92/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure7.8%
AI Resiliency92/100
Exposure BandMedium
Sector Avg. Exposure3.8%
Top Skills
1.Critical Thinking
2.Reading Comprehension
3.Active Listening
4.Mathematics
5.Speaking
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Apply theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities under the direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.
Common titles: Civil Designer, Civil Engineering Assistant, Civil Engineering Technician, Design Technician, Engineer Technician, Engineering Assistant
Representative Tasks
- •Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities, using calculator or computer.
- •Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements.
- •Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects to ensure conformance to specifications.
- •Confer with supervisor to determine project details such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions.
- •Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects.
- •Review technical documents to plan work.
- •Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards.
- •Create graphical representations of civil structures.
- •Test characteristics of materials or structures.
Tools & Technologies
Autodesk AutoCAD · hotAutodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D · hotBentley MicroStation · hotESRI ArcGIS software · hotMicrosoft Outlook · hotAutodesk Revit · hotMicrosoft PowerPoint · hotMicrosoft Visual Basic · hotGeographic information system GIS systemsEmail software
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
4.5%
Avg AI Exposure
2
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 7.8% | 3.8% |
| Outlook | Average | 15% Bright |
| Median Salary | $64,950 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 92/100 | N/A |