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Use principles of civil engineering to plan and design construction projects.

Civil Engineering Technicians work under the direction of engineers or scientists. They use engineering to plan, design, and oversee the construction of buildings and other structures.

Wages	$34.35 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Fair
Education & Training	Associate's degree is needed for entry.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
On the Job	Work Activities Review technical documents to plan work. Confer with other personnel to resolve design or operational problems. Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans. Prepare detailed work plans. Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects. Prepare operational reports. Estimate operational costs. Survey land or bodies of water to measure or determine features. Create graphical representations of civil structures. Create maps.
Career Pathways	Engineering and Technology
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