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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Occupation on screen: Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (O*NET 17-3022.00). Closed captions in English and Spanish. CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration)
Personality Fit
Based on the Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Realistic
Hands-on, practical, technical work
Investigative
Research, analysis, problem-solving
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
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
Where are you on this career path?
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
$91K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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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…
Skills used in this career
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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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You find the craft of a Civil Engineering Technologists and Technician genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Critical Thinking and Reading…
💰 Salary Range
BLS OEWS, May 2023Half of U.S. workers in this occupation earn more than this, half earn less.
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