Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians

# 412 overall · better than 52.6% of other jobs
2.3
Low to No Risk
13.3% tasks are partially/fully automatable
1/5
Emotional Intelligence
2/5
Automatability
2/5
Technical Feasibility
2/5
Forgivability
3/5
Ethics
3/5
Economic Incentive
3/5
Physical Requirements
While there is potential for partial automation in data-intensive and routine aspects, the complexity and need for judgment in civil engineering roles limit full displacement by AI. Economic incentives and technical feasibility support partial automation but significant human involvement remains essential.

Median Salary: $60,700

Traits: 57

36/100Consequence_of_Error
89/100Contact_With_Others
70/100Coordinate_or_Lead_Others
20/100Cramped_Work_Space_Awkward_Positions
75/100Deal_With_External_Customers
6/100Deal_With_Physically_Aggressive_People
43/100Deal_With_Unpleasant_or_Angry_People
44/100Degree_of_Automation
57/100Duration_of_Typical_Work_Week
95/100Electronic_Mail
45/100Exposed_to_Contaminants
22/100Exposed_to_Disease_or_Infections
20/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Conditions
48/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Equipment
17/100Exposed_to_High_Places
36/100Exposed_to_Minor_Burns_Cuts_Bites_or_Stings
11/100Exposed_to_Radiation
14/100Exposed_to_Whole_Body_Vibration
23/100Extremely_Bright_or_Inadequate_Lighting
99/100Face-to-Face_Discussions
73/100Freedom_to_Make_Decisions
46/100Frequency_of_Conflict_Situations
77/100Frequency_of_Decision_Making
59/100Impact_of_Decisions_on_Co-workers_or_Company_Results
75/100Importance_of_Being_Exact_or_Accurate
52/100Importance_of_Repeating_Same_Tasks
62/100In_an_Enclosed_Vehicle_or_Equipment
9/100In_an_Open_Vehicle_or_Equipment
88/100Indoors_Environmentally_Controlled
38/100Indoors_Not_Environmentally_Controlled
51/100Letters_and_Memos
40/100Level_of_Competition
63/100Outdoors_Exposed_to_Weather
16/100Outdoors_Under_Cover
11/100Pace_Determined_by_Speed_of_Equipment
57/100Physical_Proximity
29/100Public_Speaking
66/100Responsibility_for_Outcomes_and_Results
47/100Responsible_for_Others_Health_and_Safety
44/100Sounds_Noise_Levels_Are_Distracting_or_Uncomfortable
26/100Spend_Time_Bending_or_Twisting_the_Body
12/100Spend_Time_Climbing_Ladders_Scaffolds_or_Poles
16/100Spend_Time_Keeping_or_Regaining_Balance
18/100Spend_Time_Kneeling_Crouching_Stooping_or_Crawling
68/100Spend_Time_Making_Repetitive_Motions
68/100Spend_Time_Sitting
36/100Spend_Time_Standing
41/100Spend_Time_Using_Your_Hands_to_Handle_Control_or_Feel_Objects_Tools_or_Controls
32/100Spend_Time_Walking_and_Running
66/100Structured_versus_Unstructured_Work
82/100Telephone
60/100Time_Pressure
41/100Very_Hot_or_Cold_Temperatures
53/100Wear_Common_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Safety_Shoes_Glasses_Gloves_Hearing_Protection_Hard_Hats_or_Life_Jackets
7/100Wear_Specialized_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Breathing_Apparatus_Safety_Harness_Full_Protection_Suits_or_Radiation_Protection
9/100Work_Schedules
86/100Work_With_Work_Group_or_Team

Tasks performed as Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Low to No Risk
12
Moderate Risk
0
High Risk
2
Extreme Risk
1
  • 1.7Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings.
  • 1.6Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements.
  • 0.6Confer with supervisor to determine project details such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions.
  • 1Inspect project site and evaluate contractor work to detect design malfunctions and ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes.
  • 1.4Plan and conduct field surveys to locate new sites and analyze details of project sites.
  • 1.2Develop plans and estimate costs for installation of systems, utilization of facilities, or construction of structures.
  • 1.8Report maintenance problems occurring at project site to supervisor and negotiate changes to resolve system conflicts.
  • 1.5Conduct materials test and analysis, using tools and equipment and applying engineering knowledge.
  • 2.2Respond to public suggestions and complaints.
  • 2Evaluate facility to determine suitability for occupancy and square footage availability.
  • 2.2Develop project budgets by estimating the cost of project activities.
  • 1.5Negotiate with contractors on prices for new contracts or modifications to existing contracts.

13.3% of Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians tasks can be automated with AI or robotics

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