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Civil Engineering Technicians

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Job 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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Job Requirements


	Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Civil Engineering Technicians

Civil engineering technicians help civil engineers to plan, design, and build highways, bridges, utilities, and other infrastructure projects. They also help to plan, design, and build commercial, industrial, residential, and land development projects. Civil engineering technicians work in offices, where they help civil engineers plan and design projects. Civil engineering technicians sometimes visit the jobsite where a construction project is taking place, to collect or test materials or observe the project. Although not always required, an associate's degree in civil engineering technology is preferred for employment as a civil engineering technician. The median annual wage for civil engineering technicians was $49,260 in May 2015. Employment of civil engineering technicians is projected to grow 5 percent from 2014 to 2024, about as fast as the average for all occupations. The need to preserve, repair, upgrade, and enhance an aging infrastructure will sustain demand for these workers. Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for civil engineering technicians. Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of civil engineering technicians with similar occupations. Learn more about civil engineering technicians by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Civil Engineering Technicians
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services	33,930
State Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation)	19,340
Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation)	11,550
Nonresidential Building Construction	810
Scientific Research and Development Services	610
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	540
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services	520
Management of Companies and Enterprises	450
Employment Services	340
Natural Gas Distribution	270

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Civil Engineering Technicians
Average Annual Salary	$54,670
Average Hourly Wage	$26.29
Total Employment	71,150