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Engineering and Construction Technology Careers and Jobs

Select, Find and Prepare for Engineering and Construction Technology Careers and Jobs - all on one page

For hands-on people who want to work on construction sites and projects rather than in a design office. Use the tools below to see which engineering and construction technology roles fit your background and goals.

This major is applied and field-focused, preparing students for construction management and technical support roles rather than design-engineer roles. Use the tools below to explore Engineering and Construction Technology-related job titles sorted by growth rate, salary, or required education. You can start with entry points like Construction Technician, or look ahead to advanced roles such as Construction Project Manager or Estimator. Along the way, you will see specific certifications, such as OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification, that can help you move up the career ladder.



4 Steps to Use This Page: 1-Explore Careers of Intrerest 2-See Job Listings Matched to Career 3-Prepare for the Career 4-See External Career Resources

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This page will take you through 4 steps to (1) Select from Engineering and Construction Technology careers/jobs, (2) Find Engineering and Construction Technology job listings, (3) Prepare for Engineering and Construction Technology careers, and (4) Provide Engineering and Construction Technology career-specific resources.

Step 1: Select a Career/Job: This page starts with 4 ways for you to identify and select from listings of Engineering and Construction Technology careers/jobs:
A) Fastest Growing Engineering and Construction Technology Careers - 2023 to 2033 (est.)
These listings are based on job growth estimates and helps you to identify the fastest growing and evolving Engineering and Construction Technology careers. Some careers may not initially seem related to Engineering and Construction Technology, so relevant Engineering and Construction Technology jobs are listed alongside each listing. This can also help us to identify which careers (bottom of the listing) may have negative growth - perhaps due to automation or planned obsolescence.
B) Median Annual Salary U.S. Engineering and Construction Technology Careers
These listings are sorted (descending) by median annual salary in the U.S. This may help us to identify our ideal career. We may not qualify at this time for the desired career, but this listing and the results provided can help us to explore job details, as well as learn how to appropriately prepare for the career.
C) Engineering and Construction Technology Career Ladders (Educational Requirements)
These listings will help us to identify Engineering and Construction Technology careers sorted by educational requirements (with the most difficult to obtain listed first). This may help us to identify career ladders (as we scroll down the list), and help us to get jobs that we qualify for now.
D) Select From a Listing of 43 Engineering and Construction Technology Jobs.
The list may be quite long. There are two ways you might like to use this list:
1) Filter - As you enter a word, you will filter (limit) the list of job titles
2) Browse the list (Don't Filter) - You can simply explore the list of job titles. There may be many that you might never have considered to be of interest.
Once you have identified a job title of interest, simply click on it.

Step 2: Find a Job: After you have selected a career/job title above, you will see a form asking for your location. You will see several radio selection choices to utilize the job search site of your choice.

Step 3: Prepare For a Career: In this section you will gain access to detailed information to help you prepare for the chosen career. Information may include (not every career choice includes all of the elements below - updates occur quarterly):
Core Duties: Lists the primary worker-related tasks performed in this occupation
Supplemental Duties: Lists additional tasks that are performed but are secondary to the core duties
Work Activities: Summarizes the broad types of behaviors and actions related to this career
Specific Work Activities: Provides more granular day-to-day activities tied to the work performed
Essential Skills: Provides foundational skills that are core to performing this specific occupation
Transferable Skills: Provides career-portable skills that can be applied across multiple occupations and industries
Day-in-the-Life Summaries: Provides a snapshot of the key activities performed on a typical workday in this career
Knowledge Required: Provides the requirements regarding the acquisition of facts and principles
Software Skills: Lists software tools commonly used in this occupation, organized by category and priority
Preparation Required: Provides a summary of the required experience and education
Education Required: Detailed breakdown of the education required
Training and Experience Required: Detailed breakdown of the training and Training and Experience Required
Local Salary Information: Provides national and local salary ranges
Certifications: Provides appropriate government and private-sector certifications and/or credentials that may be required
Professional Associations: Provides professional associations that are related to the career selected
Job Listings: Provides links to active current job listings for the selected career, along with multiple similar job titles to explore. All information appears on this page without navigating away.
Related Careers to Consider: Lists up to 20 careers that might be of interest to you (related to your initial choice - what they do, what they know, and what they're called), ranked by best fit.

** If you clicked on a link from section D (as described in Step 1 above), you will see one or more links to an occupation that is usually a bit more general than your initial job selection - the link(s) is directly related to the specific job you identified through your prior selections.
*NOTE: It is possible that there may not be a career path identified for the specific job you selected in Step 1. If this is the case, scroll up the page and click on a different career/job.

Step 4: Career-Specific Resources (detailed and constantly updated): Continue to scroll down the page and you will find tabs that provide detailed (updated) links specific to the career you selected. This information includes:
Videos: Provides a listing of video links related to this career. A great way to get a quick overview of the occupation.
Resumes: Sources for resume materials and techniques. This can help to get you started.
Job Description: Sources that provide job descriptions, which are vital to resume and interview preparation.
Interviews: Provides links that can help you to prepare for and successfully complete the job interview. Can also assist with coffee chats.
Step by Step: Provides links to resources that can help to organize the career search process.
LinkedIn: One of the best professional social media sites that provides links, opportunities, and networking specifically for careers and career development.




Step 1 of 4: Select a Career/Job

16 Engineering and Construction Technology careers are listed below (sorted by Percentage Change in Total Job Openings - 2023 to 2033 est.). Engineering and Construction Technology-related jobs specific to each career are also provided. This shows which careers are emerging and growing the fastest. Please Scroll and Select below:

Occupations U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033 (% change) Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 12.5% Civil Engineering Professor; Civil Engineering Teacher
Occupation: Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 12.5% Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Civil Engineering Professor; Civil Engineering Teacher
Construction Managers 11.5% Commercial Construction Project Manager; Construction Area Manager; Construction Management Supervisor; Construction Manager; Construction Project Manager; Construction Services Manager; Environmental Construction Program Manager
Occupation: Construction Managers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 11.5% Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Commercial Construction Project Manager; Construction Area Manager; Construction Management Supervisor; Construction Manager; Construction Project Manager; Construction Services Manager; Environmental Construction Program Manager
Fire Inspectors and Investigators 8.9% Building Inspector
Occupation: Fire Inspectors and Investigators U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 8.9% Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Building Inspector
Materials Engineers 8.4% Green Building Materials Designer
Occupation: Materials Engineers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 8.4% Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Green Building Materials Designer
Aerospace Engineers 8.3% Civil Aviation Engineer
Occupation: Aerospace Engineers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 8.3% Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Civil Aviation Engineer
Civil Engineers 8.2% Civil Engineer; Civil Engineering Intern; Civil Project Engineer; Construction Engineer; Construction Project Engineer; Land Development Civil Engineer; Site Civil Engineer; Wastewater Plant Civil Engineer; Zoning Engineer
Occupation: Civil Engineers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 8.2% Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Civil Engineer; Civil Engineering Intern; Civil Project Engineer; Construction Engineer; Construction Project Engineer; Land Development Civil Engineer; Site Civil Engineer; Wastewater Plant Civil Engineer; Zoning Engineer
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 7% Construction Safety Manager
Occupation: Occupational Health and Safety Specialists U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 7% Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Construction Safety Manager
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 6.1% Green Building Materials Distributor
Occupation: Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 6.1% Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Green Building Materials Distributor
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 5.4% Construction Engineer
Occupation: Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 5.4% Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Construction Engineer
Architectural and Engineering Managers 4.1% Civil Engineering Manager
Occupation: Architectural and Engineering Managers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 4.1% Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Civil Engineering Manager
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 3.9% Marine Civil Engineer
Occupation: Marine Engineers and Naval Architects U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 3.9% Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Marine Civil Engineer
Environmental Engineers 3.7% Civil Engineer
Occupation: Environmental Engineers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 3.7% Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Civil Engineer
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 3.1% Green Building Materials Designer
Occupation: Architects, Except Landscape and Naval U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 3.1% Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Green Building Materials Designer
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians 1.8% Civil Engineer Helper; Civil Engineering Assistant; Civil Engineering Technician; Civil Engineering Technologist; Construction Engineering Technician (Construction Engineering Tech)
Occupation: Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 1.8% Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Civil Engineer Helper; Civil Engineering Assistant; Civil Engineering Technician; Civil Engineering Technologist; Construction Engineering Technician (Construction Engineering Tech)
Architectural and Civil Drafters -0.9% Architectural CAD Drafter (Architectural Computer-Aided Design Drafter); Architectural Computer-Aided Design Technician (Architectural CAD Technician); Civil Design Engineer; Civil Engineer; Civil Engineering Designer; Civil Site Design Engineer; Land Development Civil Engineer
Occupation: Architectural and Civil Drafters U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -0.9% Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Architectural CAD Drafter (Architectural Computer-Aided Design Drafter); Architectural Computer-Aided Design Technician (Architectural CAD Technician); Civil Design Engineer; Civil Engineer; Civil Engineering Designer; Civil Site Design Engineer; Land Development Civil Engineer
Construction and Building Inspectors -2.9% Building Code Inspector; Building Equipment Inspector; Building Inspector; Combination Building Inspector; Residential Building Inspector
Occupation: Construction and Building Inspectors U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -2.9% Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Building Code Inspector; Building Equipment Inspector; Building Inspector; Combination Building Inspector; Residential Building Inspector

18 Engineering and Construction Technology careers are listed below (sorted by U.S. National Median Salary). Engineering and Construction Technology-related jobs specific to each occupation are also provided. Please Scroll and Select below::

Occupations National Median Salary Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs

Architectural and Engineering Managers $ 165,370 Civil Engineering Manager
Occupation: Architectural and Engineering Managers National Median Salary: $ 165,370 Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Civil Engineering Manager
Aerospace Engineers $ 130,720 Civil Aviation Engineer
Occupation: Aerospace Engineers National Median Salary: $ 130,720 Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Civil Aviation Engineer
Quality Control Systems Managers $ 116,970 Construction Quality Control Manager
Occupation: Quality Control Systems Managers National Median Salary: $ 116,970 Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Construction Quality Control Manager
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $ 106,910 Civil Engineering Professor; Civil Engineering Teacher
Occupation: Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary National Median Salary: $ 106,910 Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Civil Engineering Professor; Civil Engineering Teacher
Construction Managers $ 104,900 Commercial Construction Project Manager; Construction Area Manager; Construction Management Supervisor; Construction Manager; Construction Project Manager; Construction Services Manager; Environmental Construction Program Manager
Occupation: Construction Managers National Median Salary: $ 104,900 Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Commercial Construction Project Manager; Construction Area Manager; Construction Management Supervisor; Construction Manager; Construction Project Manager; Construction Services Manager; Environmental Construction Program Manager
Materials Engineers $ 104,100 Green Building Materials Designer
Occupation: Materials Engineers National Median Salary: $ 104,100 Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Green Building Materials Designer
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects $ 100,270 Marine Civil Engineer
Occupation: Marine Engineers and Naval Architects National Median Salary: $ 100,270 Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Marine Civil Engineer
Environmental Engineers $ 100,090 Civil Engineer
Occupation: Environmental Engineers National Median Salary: $ 100,090 Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Civil Engineer
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $ 99,710 Green Building Materials Distributor
Occupation: Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products National Median Salary: $ 99,710 Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Green Building Materials Distributor
Civil Engineers $ 95,890 Civil Engineer; Civil Engineering Intern; Civil Project Engineer; Construction Engineer; Construction Project Engineer; Land Development Civil Engineer; Site Civil Engineer; Wastewater Plant Civil Engineer; Zoning Engineer
Occupation: Civil Engineers National Median Salary: $ 95,890 Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Civil Engineer; Civil Engineering Intern; Civil Project Engineer; Construction Engineer; Construction Project Engineer; Land Development Civil Engineer; Site Civil Engineer; Wastewater Plant Civil Engineer; Zoning Engineer
Transportation Engineers $ 95,890 Civil Transportation Engineer; Highway Civil Engineer
Occupation: Transportation Engineers National Median Salary: $ 95,890 Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Civil Transportation Engineer; Highway Civil Engineer
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $ 93,310 Green Building Materials Designer
Occupation: Architects, Except Landscape and Naval National Median Salary: $ 93,310 Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Green Building Materials Designer
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $ 81,140 Construction Safety Manager
Occupation: Occupational Health and Safety Specialists National Median Salary: $ 81,140 Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Construction Safety Manager
Fire Inspectors and Investigators $ 74,160 Building Inspector
Occupation: Fire Inspectors and Investigators National Median Salary: $ 74,160 Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Building Inspector
Construction and Building Inspectors $ 67,700 Building Code Inspector; Building Equipment Inspector; Building Inspector; Combination Building Inspector; Residential Building Inspector
Occupation: Construction and Building Inspectors National Median Salary: $ 67,700 Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Building Code Inspector; Building Equipment Inspector; Building Inspector; Combination Building Inspector; Residential Building Inspector
Architectural and Civil Drafters $ 61,820 Architectural CAD Drafter (Architectural Computer-Aided Design Drafter); Architectural Computer-Aided Design Technician (Architectural CAD Technician); Civil Design Engineer; Civil Engineer; Civil Engineering Designer; Civil Site Design Engineer; Land Development Civil Engineer
Occupation: Architectural and Civil Drafters National Median Salary: $ 61,820 Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Architectural CAD Drafter (Architectural Computer-Aided Design Drafter); Architectural Computer-Aided Design Technician (Architectural CAD Technician); Civil Design Engineer; Civil Engineer; Civil Engineering Designer; Civil Site Design Engineer; Land Development Civil Engineer
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $ 60,700 Civil Engineer Helper; Civil Engineering Assistant; Civil Engineering Technician; Civil Engineering Technologist; Construction Engineering Technician (Construction Engineering Tech)
Occupation: Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians National Median Salary: $ 60,700 Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Civil Engineer Helper; Civil Engineering Assistant; Civil Engineering Technician; Civil Engineering Technologist; Construction Engineering Technician (Construction Engineering Tech)
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $ 56,160 Construction Engineer
Occupation: Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators National Median Salary: $ 56,160 Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Construction Engineer

20 Engineering and Construction Technology careers are listed (sorted by Education/Preparation Requirements - descending) to provide career ladders. Engineering and Construction Technology-related jobs specific to each career are also provided.

Education/Preparation Categories:
5 = Usually requires graduate school (e.g., Master's degree, Ph.D., M.D., or J.D.)
4 = Usually requires a four-year Bachelor's degree
3 = Usually requires vocational training, related on-the-job experience, or Associate's degree
2 = Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, but not always
Please Scroll and Select below:
Occupations Education/Preparation Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 5 Green Building Materials Designer
Occupation: Architects, Except Landscape and Naval Education/Preparation: 5 Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Green Building Materials Designer
Architectural and Engineering Managers 5 Civil Engineering Manager
Occupation: Architectural and Engineering Managers Education/Preparation: 5 Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Civil Engineering Manager
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 5 Civil Engineering Professor; Civil Engineering Teacher
Occupation: Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary Education/Preparation: 5 Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Civil Engineering Professor; Civil Engineering Teacher
Transportation Engineers 4 Civil Transportation Engineer; Highway Civil Engineer
Occupation: Transportation Engineers Education/Preparation: 4 Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Civil Transportation Engineer; Highway Civil Engineer
Aerospace Engineers 4 Civil Aviation Engineer
Occupation: Aerospace Engineers Education/Preparation: 4 Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Civil Aviation Engineer
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 4 Green Building Materials Distributor
Occupation: Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products Education/Preparation: 4 Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Green Building Materials Distributor
Quality Control Systems Managers 4 Construction Quality Control Manager
Occupation: Quality Control Systems Managers Education/Preparation: 4 Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Construction Quality Control Manager
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 4 Construction Safety Manager
Occupation: Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Education/Preparation: 4 Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Construction Safety Manager
Materials Engineers 4 Green Building Materials Designer
Occupation: Materials Engineers Education/Preparation: 4 Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Green Building Materials Designer
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 4 Marine Civil Engineer
Occupation: Marine Engineers and Naval Architects Education/Preparation: 4 Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Marine Civil Engineer
Environmental Engineers 4 Civil Engineer
Occupation: Environmental Engineers Education/Preparation: 4 Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Civil Engineer
Construction Managers 4 Commercial Construction Project Manager; Construction Area Manager; Construction Management Supervisor; Construction Manager; Construction Project Manager; Construction Services Manager; Environmental Construction Program Manager
Occupation: Construction Managers Education/Preparation: 4 Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Commercial Construction Project Manager; Construction Area Manager; Construction Management Supervisor; Construction Manager; Construction Project Manager; Construction Services Manager; Environmental Construction Program Manager
Civil Engineers 4 Civil Engineer; Civil Engineering Intern; Civil Project Engineer; Construction Engineer; Construction Project Engineer; Land Development Civil Engineer; Site Civil Engineer; Wastewater Plant Civil Engineer; Zoning Engineer
Occupation: Civil Engineers Education/Preparation: 4 Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Civil Engineer; Civil Engineering Intern; Civil Project Engineer; Construction Engineer; Construction Project Engineer; Land Development Civil Engineer; Site Civil Engineer; Wastewater Plant Civil Engineer; Zoning Engineer
Fire Inspectors and Investigators 3 Building Inspector
Occupation: Fire Inspectors and Investigators Education/Preparation: 3 Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Building Inspector
First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 3 Building Materials Supervisor
Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators Education/Preparation: 3 Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Building Materials Supervisor
Construction and Building Inspectors 3 Building Code Inspector; Building Equipment Inspector; Building Inspector; Combination Building Inspector; Residential Building Inspector
Occupation: Construction and Building Inspectors Education/Preparation: 3 Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Building Code Inspector; Building Equipment Inspector; Building Inspector; Combination Building Inspector; Residential Building Inspector
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians 3 Civil Engineer Helper; Civil Engineering Assistant; Civil Engineering Technician; Civil Engineering Technologist; Construction Engineering Technician (Construction Engineering Tech)
Occupation: Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians Education/Preparation: 3 Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Civil Engineer Helper; Civil Engineering Assistant; Civil Engineering Technician; Civil Engineering Technologist; Construction Engineering Technician (Construction Engineering Tech)
Architectural and Civil Drafters 3 Architectural CAD Drafter (Architectural Computer-Aided Design Drafter); Architectural Computer-Aided Design Technician (Architectural CAD Technician); Civil Design Engineer; Civil Engineer; Civil Engineering Designer; Civil Site Design Engineer; Land Development Civil Engineer
Occupation: Architectural and Civil Drafters Education/Preparation: 3 Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Architectural CAD Drafter (Architectural Computer-Aided Design Drafter); Architectural Computer-Aided Design Technician (Architectural CAD Technician); Civil Design Engineer; Civil Engineer; Civil Engineering Designer; Civil Site Design Engineer; Land Development Civil Engineer
First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 2 Building Materials Supervisor
Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand Education/Preparation: 2 Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Building Materials Supervisor
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 2 Construction Engineer
Occupation: Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Education/Preparation: 2 Engineering and Construction Technology-Related Jobs: Construction Engineer

Scroll through the picklist (below). There are 43 specific Engineering and Construction Technology job titles listed. Select those that may be of interest - you will get active job listing links, along with detailed resources to help you prepare for a career related to that job.
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Step 2 of 4: Find a Job

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Step 3 of 4: Prepare For a Career





Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians

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.

U.S. Total Employment (2023):
68,800
U.S. Total Employment (2033 est.):
70,000
Employment Change (2023-2033 est.):
1,200 (1.8%)
Average Annual Job Openings (2023-2033 est.):
6,500
Please click on a section below to expand and see detailed occupational information related to "Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians":

Core Duties

Important Core Job Duties (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 91 (%) Description: Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities, using calculator or computer.
Importance: 90 (%) Description: Confer with supervisor to determine project details such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions.
Importance: 85 (%) Description: Prepare reports and document project activities and data.
Importance: 82 (%) Description: Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements.
Importance: 80 (%) Description: Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects to ensure conformance to specifications.
Importance: 73 (%) Description: Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings.
Importance: 67 (%) Description: Report maintenance problems occurring at project site to supervisor and negotiate changes to resolve system conflicts.
Supplemental Duties
Important Supplemental Job Duties (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Inspect project site and evaluate contractor work to detect design malfunctions and ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes.
Importance: 65 (%) Description: Plan and conduct field surveys to locate new sites and analyze details of project sites.
Importance: 64 (%) Description: Develop plans and estimate costs for installation of systems, utilization of facilities, or construction of structures.
Importance: 56 (%) Description: Respond to public suggestions and complaints.
Importance: 54 (%) Description: Conduct materials test and analysis, using tools and equipment and applying engineering knowledge.
Importance: 53 (%) Description: Develop project budgets by estimating the cost of project activities.
Importance: 28 (%) Description: Negotiate with contractors on prices for new contracts or modifications to existing contracts.
Work Activities

Important General Work Activities (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 90 (%) Description: Getting Information: Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Importance: 89 (%) Description: Working with Computers: Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Importance: 86 (%) Description: Processing Information: Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Importance: 84 (%) Description: Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards: Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Importance: 82 (%) Description: Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events: Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Importance: 82 (%) Description: Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates: Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Importance: 80 (%) Description: Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work: Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Importance: 77 (%) Description: Making Decisions and Solving Problems: Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Importance: 76 (%) Description: Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings: Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Importance: 76 (%) Description: Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge: Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Importance: 74 (%) Description: Analyzing Data or Information: Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Importance: 74 (%) Description: Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships: Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Importance: 74 (%) Description: Communicating with People Outside the Organization: Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Importance: 73 (%) Description: Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment: Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
Importance: 73 (%) Description: Documenting/Recording Information: Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Importance: 73 (%) Description: Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information: Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Importance: 72 (%) Description: Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others: Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Importance: 68 (%) Description: Scheduling Work and Activities: Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Importance: 67 (%) Description: Thinking Creatively: Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Providing Consultation and Advice to Others: Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Importance: 62 (%) Description: Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others: Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Specific Work Activities

Important Specific Work Activities
How can you begin to build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation. Specific Work Activities appear below:
Confer with other personnel to resolve design or operational problems.
Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
Correspond with customers to answer questions or resolve complaints.
Create graphical representations of civil structures.
Create maps.
Estimate operational costs.
Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects.
Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards.
Negotiate prices or other sales terms.
Prepare detailed work plans.
Prepare operational reports.
Prepare project budgets.
Respond to customer problems or complaints.
Review technical documents to plan work.
Survey land or bodies of water to measure or determine features.
Test characteristics of materials or structures.
Knowledge Required

Knowledge Required (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 88 (%) Description: Engineering and Technology: Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Importance: 83 (%) Description: Mathematics: Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Importance: 82 (%) Description: Building and Construction: Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Importance: 81 (%) Description: Design: Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Importance: 72 (%) Description: Administrative: Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Importance: 70 (%) Description: Administration and Management: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Importance: 69 (%) Description: Computers and Electronics: Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Importance: 69 (%) Description: Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Importance: 69 (%) Description: English Language: Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Importance: 68 (%) Description: Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Importance: 64 (%) Description: Transportation: Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Importance: 61 (%) Description: Public Safety and Security: Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Importance: 59 (%) Description: Physics: Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
Importance: 59 (%) Description: Education and Training: Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Essential Skills

Essential Skills (in order of importance)
These are the foundational skills most central to success in this occupation. For the Top 5 most important, how can you begin building experience and confidence using these skills now?
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 64 (%) Description: Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Importance: 62 (%) Description: Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Importance: 62 (%) Description: Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Importance: 60 (%) Description: Mathematics: Using mathematics to solve problems.
Importance: 56 (%) Description: Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Importance: 54 (%) Description: Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Importance: 54 (%) Description: Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Transferable Skills

Transferable Skills (in order of importance)
These are skills that can transfer across occupations and industries. For the Top 5 most important, how can you strengthen these skills now so they support both this career and future career flexibility?
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Day-in-the-Life Summaries

Day-in-the-Life Summaries
These summaries show the main types of activities you are likely to perform on a regular basis in this occupation. How can you imagine your typical workday — using these examples to see if this type of work fits you?
Activity: Assess characteristics of land or property.
Activity: Communicate with others about specifications or project details.
Activity: Coordinate with others to resolve problems.
Activity: Create visual designs or displays.
Activity: Determine resource needs of projects or operations.
Activity: Estimate project development or operational costs.
Activity: Inspect facilities or equipment.
Activity: Manage budgets or finances.
Activity: Negotiate contracts or agreements.
Activity: Plan work activities.
Activity: Prepare reports of operational or procedural activities.
Activity: Read documents or materials to inform work processes.
Activity: Respond to customer problems or inquiries.
Activity: Test characteristics of materials or products.
Software Skills

Software Skills
These are examples of software tools commonly used in this occupation, organized from most to least important for your career preparation. How can you start learning or practicing the highest-priority tools so that you feel confident using them on the job?
High-Priority Tech Skills
Computer aided design CAD software:
Autodesk AutoCAD
Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
Bentley MicroStation
Electronic mail software:
Microsoft Outlook
Geographic information system:
ESRI ArcGIS software
Office suite software:
Microsoft Office software
Spreadsheet software:
Microsoft Excel
Widely Used Tech Skills
Geographic information system:
Geographic information system GIS systems
Emerging Tech Skills
Computer aided design CAD software:
Autodesk Revit
Development environment software:
Microsoft Visual Basic
Enterprise resource planning ERP software:
SAP software
Presentation software:
Microsoft PowerPoint
Word processing software:
Microsoft Word
General Software Tools
Analytical or scientific software:
Coordinate geometry COGO software
Computer aided design CAD software:
Autodesk Land Desktop
Computer aided design and drafting software CADD
Development environment software:
National Instruments LabVIEW
Electronic mail software:
Email software
IBM Notes
Geographic information system:
Geographic information system GIS software
Graphics or photo imaging software:
Graphics software
Internet browser software:
Web browser software
Map creation software:
Bentley Systems InRoads Suite
Digital terrain modeling software
Preparation Required
Preparation Required - How much preparation is needed to obtain this type of job?
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

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.

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

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.

These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, desktop publishers, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters and simultaneous captioners, and medical assistants.
Education Required

Education Required - by frequency of educational attainment
This shows you details about the level of education most commonly held by workers in this occupation. How can you begin planning the educational pathway that will prepare you best for this type of work?
Frequency of Attainment (%) Level of Education
Frequency of Attainment: 29.8 (%) Level of Education: Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)
Frequency of Attainment: 28.1 (%) Level of Education: Some College Courses
Frequency of Attainment: 21.2 (%) Level of Education: Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Frequency of Attainment: 18.3 (%) Level of Education: Bachelor's Degree
Frequency of Attainment: 2.7 (%) Level of Education: High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)
Training and Experience Required

Training and Experience Required - by frequency of training and work experience attainment
This section shows you how often different types of training and work experience are required for this occupation. How can you start gaining the kinds of experience and training that are most common for this type of work?
Frequency of Attainment (%) Level of Training and Work Experience
Frequency of Attainment: 31.3 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
Frequency of Attainment: 17.8 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Frequency of Attainment: 16.2 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 10 years
Frequency of Attainment: 12.2 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
Frequency of Attainment: 10.4 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Frequency of Attainment: 8.0 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Frequency of Attainment: 3.0 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Frequency of Attainment: 1.1 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: None
Frequency of Attainment: 0.0 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Local Salary Information
Certifications
Certifications
These are examples of certifications that may be important for this occupation. How can you begin exploring which certifications fit your goals and what steps you would need to take to earn them?
Certified Engineering Technician - Special Hazards Suppression Systems External Link
Certified in Green Plumbing Design External Link
Certified Plumbing Design Technician External Link
Electrical Power Testing - Level II External Link
Fire Protection: Special Hazards Suppression Systems - Level II External Link
Professional Associations
Professional Associations
These associations connect people who work in this occupation or related fields. How can you start using these associations to learn more, build your network, or find mentoring opportunities?
Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE) External Link
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Career Change

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