Jobs / Architecture and engineering / 17-3022.00
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Apply theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities under the direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.
- US jobs
- 68,520
- Median wage
- $64,950 a year
- Job family
- Architecture and engineering
Can agents do the work of civil engineering technologists and technicians?
We read the evidence for the whole job family, Architecture and engineering: Some tasks (first measured in the last 12 months)
Agents complete 20% or more of the tasks (or projects) on a direct benchmark.
Evidence: HWE-Bench, 79.9% of tasks completed.
Direct evidence that disagrees: Parametric CAD Bench V3, 9% of tasks fully completed (Perfect tasks).
0% of this occupation's work, by O*NET work activities, is measured by a direct benchmark.
- 16%Create visual designs or displaysNot measured
- 10%Determine resource needs of projects or operationsNot measured
- 9%Communicate with others about specifications or project detailsNot measured
- 9%Read documents or materials to inform work processesNot measured
- 9%Prepare reports of operational or procedural activitiesNot measured
- 7%Inspect facilities or equipmentNot measured
- 6%Assess characteristics of land or propertyNot measured
- 6%Coordinate with others to resolve problemsNot measured
Benchmarks for the job family
These cover work in architecture and engineering, not always this occupation's tasks.
Direct evidence
Work benchmarks mapped primary to this family. They set the step when they report how many tasks agents complete.
- 61%Claude Opus 5.5 (max) with Claude Code 2.1.280 · 24 Sep 2026Strong
Also relevant
These benchmarks cover part of this family's work, or have no result yet. They do not set its step.
- 64.8%Claude Code + Opus 5.5 (max) · 6 Oct 2026Strong
Context only
These benchmarks span many occupations, or they test how agents behave. They give context but do not set the step.
Typical tasks
From O*NET 31.0. Core tasks first. Few of these tasks have a benchmark today.
- 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 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.
- Plan and conduct field surveys to locate new sites and analyze details of project sites.
Other job titles for this occupation (31)
Civil Designer · Civil Engineering Assistant · Civil Engineering Technician · Design Technician · Engineer Technician · Engineering Assistant · Engineering Technician · Transportation Engineering Technician · Bridge Construction Inspector · CADD Technician (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting Technician) · Civil Engineer Helper · Civil Engineer's Aide · Civil Engineering Technologist · Civil Technician (Civil Tech) · Concrete Engineering Technician · Construction Engineering Technician (Construction Engineering Tech) · Construction Field Assistant · Construction Field Technician (Construction Field Tech) · Drafting Technician · Engineer Assistant · Engineering Technologist · Field Technician · Fire Protection Engineering Technician · Geotechnical Engineering Technician · Highway Construction Inspector · Highway Engineering Technician · Highway Technician · Parking Analyst · Sprinkler Design Technician · Structural Engineering Technician · Structural Technician