Helps civil engineers by drafting plans, testing materials, and inspecting work in the field.
You test concrete cylinders, update road drawings, and visit a site to check that a pipe was installed at the right slope.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Associate degree in civil engineering technology.
Ways in: 2-year college, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Civil Engineering Technology.
Growing slowly (about 1% over 10 years).
Medium risk for 10 years. AI drafting and automated lab tests cut desk work; field inspections and material testing keep techs busy.
Classes: Drafting CTE class, Geometry, Physics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 17-3022.
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