As of June 2026, Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians has an AI-exposure score of 69/100 (High 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 Engineering Technologists and Technicians
More exposed than 89% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$64,950. About 5,500 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).
Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.
How you compare to similar Architecture & Engineering roles
Your tasks, by AI exposure
- Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities, using calculator or computer.
- Respond to public suggestions and complaints.
- Plan and conduct field surveys to locate new sites and analyze details of project sites.
- Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements.
- Prepare reports and document project activities and data.
- Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings.
- Conduct materials test and analysis, using tools and equipment and applying engineering knowledge.
- Develop plans and estimate costs for installation of systems, utilization of facilities, or construction of structures.
- Negotiate with contractors on prices for new contracts or modifications to existing contracts.
- Develop project budgets by estimating the cost of project activities.
- 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.
- Report maintenance problems occurring at project site to supervisor and negotiate changes to resolve system conflicts.
- Inspect project site and evaluate contractor work to detect design malfunctions and ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes.
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