Civil Engineers
Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures, and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems.
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How AI Impacts Each Task
17 tasks analyzed
Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
Design or engineer systems to efficiently dispose of chemical, biological, or other toxic wastes.
Provide technical advice to industrial or managerial personnel regarding design, construction, or program modifications or structural repairs.
Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors to determine design specifications.
Test soils or materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards. | 25 | 19.0% | 8% |
| Design or engineer systems to efficiently dispose of chemical, biological, or other toxic wastes. | 50 | 47.0% | 4% |
| Provide technical advice to industrial or managerial personnel regarding design, construction, or program modifications or structural repairs. | 20 | 23.0% | 7% |
| Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors to determine design specifications. | 85 | 83.2% | 8% |
| Test soils or materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel. | 60 | 51.0% | 5% |
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Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$99,590
per year
Mean Wage
$107,050
per year
Employment
355K
workers
Wage Range
$65,920 - $160,990
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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