Civil Engineering Technician

Code: 17-3022.00

Also known as: Civil Designer, Civil Engineering Assistant, Civil Engineering Technician, Design Technician, Engineer Technician, Engineering Assistant, Engineering Technician, Transportation Engineering Technician

Description: When Civil Engineers need help with the planning, development and testing of infrastructure maintenance and new construction projects, they turn to Civil Engineering Technicians for support. These professionals keep projects running smoothly by testing construction materials, reviewing design specifications and evaluating contractors' work.

Civil Engineering Technician

Typical wages


10% $34,230
25% $40,850
Median $54,080
75% $68,350
90% $82,960
10% $16.46
25% $19.64
Median $26
75% $32.86
90% $39.88

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
70,900
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
72,700
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 6,100