Built Environment
Civil Engineering Technician
Field-grounded support for licensed engineers.
AI Risk Score: 4/10
Score is our body/liability/scarcity rubric, calibrated against public AI-exposure research.
Data last reviewed: 2026-02-25
What you actually do
Assist with inspections, material testing, and project documentation on public and private works.
Why AI does not easily replace it
Field verification, measurement work, and compliance tasks remain location-specific.
What it pays
$48,000 - $82,000
BLS OOH: Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (May 2024 pay)
Salary benchmark year: 2024
How to get in
Associate degree or field route + surveying/CAD competency.
Estimated time to entry: ~24 months (path-dependent).
State-by-state training and licensing links
- NCEES: Member licensing board directory (state-by-state)
- Apprenticeship.gov: State apprenticeship offices
Where demand is growing
Steady baseline demand linked to infrastructure maintenance.
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