OCCUPATIONAL
PROFILE
Civil Engineering Technician
(17-3022.00)
At-a-Glance Statistics
_	Civil Designer, Civil Engineering Assistant, Civil Engineering Designer, Civil
Engineering Technician, Design Technician, Engineer Technician, Engineering
Job Titles Assistant, Engineering Specialist, Engineering Technician, Transportation
Engineering Technician
Key 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 and 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.
Prepare reports and document project activities and data.
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.
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.
Develop project budgets by estimating the cost of project activities.
All data sourced from 0*NET OnLine (2018) https://www.onetonline.org/.

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Education and Training
Top Industries
Post-secondary
certificate
30%
Some college,
no degree
28%
Associate's
Degree
21%
Median Wages
Hourly
$34.20
EH
Annually
$71,130
ft
Government
Professional, Scientific,
and Technical Services
Number Employed

74,000 positions
7,700 job openings
Top Ten States for Occupational Percentage Growth
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