Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
O*NET Code: 17-3022.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
Description
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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Visualize advancement opportunities, lateral moves, and skill development roadmaps. See interactive career maps showing transition difficulty and salary progression.
💼 Also Known As
Bridge Construction InspectorCADD Technician (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting Technician)Civil DesignerCivil Engineer HelperCivil Engineer's AideCivil Engineering AssistantCivil Engineering TechnicianCivil Engineering TechnologistCivil Technician (Civil Tech)Concrete Engineering TechnicianConstruction Engineering Technician (Construction Engineering Tech)Construction Field AssistantConstruction Field Technician (Construction Field Tech)Design TechnicianDrafting TechnicianEngineer AssistantEngineer TechnicianEngineering AssistantEngineering TechnicianEngineering Technologist
⚡ Skills (10)
Critical Thinking4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Active Listening4/100
Mathematics4/100
Speaking3/100
Writing3/100
Monitoring3/100
Complex Problem Solving3/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
Coordination3/100
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (27)
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Autodesk Revit
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Bentley MicroStation
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥ESRI ArcGIS software
Geographic information system
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Visual Basic
Development environment software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Autodesk Land Desktop
Computer aided design CAD software
0Bentley Systems InRoads Suite
Map creation software
0Computer aided design CAD software
Computer aided design CAD software
0Computer aided design and drafting software CADD
Computer aided design CAD software
0Coordinate geometry COGO software
Analytical or scientific software
0Digital terrain modeling software
Map creation software
0Email software
Electronic mail software
0Geographic information system GIS software
Geographic information system
0Geographic information system GIS systems
Geographic information system
0Graphics software
Graphics or photo imaging software
0IBM Notes
Electronic mail software
0National Instruments LabVIEW
Development environment software
0Operating system software
Operating system software
0Spreadsheet software
Spreadsheet software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Construction Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑2 levels)
Project Management Specialists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑2 levels)
Civil Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Transportation Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Industrial Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Architectural and Civil Drafters
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Electrical and Electronics Drafters
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep
📊 Skills Comparison
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians → Architectural and Engineering Managers
Transition Difficulty: Moderate (45% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (10)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 3Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 3Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Mathematics
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 4
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 4
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