Also called: Civil Engineering Technologist, Engineering Aide
Helps civil engineers plan and build projects by drafting, surveying, testing and inspecting.
You update road plans in CAD in the morning, then head out to a job site to check that a contractor is placing pipe at the right slope. You take measurements, snap photos and report back to your engineer.
Approximate May 2024 figures.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Associate in civil engineering technology.
Ways in: 2-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Civil Engineering Technology.
Growing about average (about 2% over 10 years). Slow but steady growth.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI drafting and drone surveying replace much routine drawing and measuring; field inspection and testing work holds on longer.
Classes: Drafting or CAD, Algebra II, Geometry, Construction CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 17-3022.
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