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.
About the profession
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.
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Junior Civil Engineering Technologists and Technician → Practitioner Civil Engineering Technologists and Technician → Senior Practitioner Civil Engineering Technologists and Technician → Lead Civil Engineering Technologists and Technician
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
91K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $39,120 - $52,093/year With equity/bonuses: $43,032 - $62,512 Top markets (SF/NYC): $44,988 - $62,512 Execute core tasks using Critical Thinking…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior — daily schedule breakdown
9am — Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities, using calculator or computer.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $27,384 - $46,884 Year 2-3: Junior level $52,093 - $61,812 Year 4-6: Mid level $61,812 - $67,017 Year 7-10: Senior level $67,017 - $81,940 Year 10+:…
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