Civil Engineering Technicians

Civil engineering technicians help civil engineers design, plan, and build public, as well as private, works to meet the community's needs. They are employed in a wide range of projects, such as highways, drainage systems, water and sewage facilities, railroads, subways, airports, dams, bridges, and tunnels. Civil engineering technicians may work in specialties such as transportation, coastal engineering, structural, environmental, geotechnical, construction, architectural, and engineering mechanics. There are 64,800 civil engineering technicians in the United States.

Salary Range

$25,000 to $100,000

Minimum Education Level

Associate's Degree

Certification/License

Recommended

Outlook

Little Change or More Slowly than the Average

Personality Traits

Hands On

Problem-Solving

Technical

Career Ladder

Civil Engineer

Assistant Civil Engineer

Civil Engineering Technician

Civil Engineering Aide