Civil Engineering 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.

$64,200
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
+2% projected 2024–2034
Associate's degree
Typical Entry-Level Education

What They Do

Civil engineering technologists and technicians help civil engineers plan, design, and build infrastructure and development projects.

Programs That Prepare You

College programs linked to this occupation, ranked by graduate earnings

Engineering Technology(masters)Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, OK
$104,466
Engineering Technology(masters)Purdue University-Main Campus, IN
$92,148
Construction Engineering Technologies(bachelors)California State University-Long Beach, CA
$89,003
Construction Engineering Technologies(masters)Arizona State University Campus Immersion, AZ
$88,786
Construction Engineering Technologies(masters)Arizona State University Digital Immersion, AZ
$88,786
Construction Engineering Technologies(bachelors)California State University-Chico, CA
$88,648
Construction Engineering Technologies(masters)Florida International University, FL
$88,085
Construction Engineering Technologies(bachelors)California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, CA
$87,960
Construction Engineering Technologies(masters)Western Carolina University, NC
$87,408
Engineering Technology(bachelors)Bemidji State University, MN
$85,830
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection(bachelors)Rowan University, NJ
$85,630
Construction Engineering Technologies(bachelors)California Baptist University, CA
$84,784
Construction Engineering Technologies(bachelors)California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, CA
$84,784
Construction Engineering Technologies(bachelors)California State University-Sacramento, CA
$84,784
Construction Engineering Technologies(bachelors)San Diego State University, CA
$81,608
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians(associates)Northern Kentucky University, KY
$80,544
Construction Engineering Technologies(bachelors)Washington State University, WA
$80,404
Construction Engineering Technologies(bachelors)University of Florida, FL
$79,410
Construction Engineering Technologies(bachelors)California State University-Northridge, CA
$79,352
Construction Engineering Technologies(bachelors)California State University-Fresno, CA
$78,716
Construction Engineering Technologies(bachelors)Colorado State University-Fort Collins, CO
$78,423
Construction Engineering Technologies(bachelors)Arizona State University Campus Immersion, AZ
$78,253
Construction Engineering Technologies(bachelors)South Dakota State University, SD
$77,949
Construction Engineering Technologies(bachelors)Texas A&M University-College Station, TX
$77,799
Construction Engineering Technologies(bachelors)Montana State University, MT
$77,139

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