As of June 2026, Civil Engineer has an AI-exposure score of 46/100 (Moderate exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.
Civil Engineer
More exposed than 22% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$89,940.
Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.
How you compare to similar Engineering roles
Your tasks, by AI exposure
No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as durable (90%).
- Produce drawings and calculations
- Run simulations and analysis
- Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, or other topographical or geologic data.
- Develop or implement engineering solutions to clean up industrial accidents or other contaminated sites.
- Conduct studies of traffic patterns or environmental conditions to identify engineering problems and assess potential project impact.
- Test soils or materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel.
- Prepare or present public reports on topics such as bid proposals, deeds, environmental impact statements, or property and right-of-way descriptions.
- Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility.
- Direct or participate in surveying to lay out installations or establish reference points, grades, or elevations to guide construction.
- Manage and direct the construction, operations, or maintenance activities at project site.
- Direct engineering activities, ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, or other governmental regulations.
- Design infrastructure solutions
- Provide technical advice to industrial or managerial personnel regarding design, construction, program modifications, or structural repairs.
- Plan and design transportation or hydraulic systems or structures, using computer-assisted design or drawing tools.
- Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors to determine design specifications.
- Design energy-efficient or environmentally sound civil structures.
- Identify environmental risks and develop risk management strategies for civil engineering projects.
- Design or engineer systems to efficiently dispose of chemical, biological, or other toxic wastes.
- Coordinate stakeholders and sign off
- Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
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