Task-by-Task Analysis
Here's how AI might impact each core task of a civil engineer:
Design structures50% automatable
Analyze site data60% automatable
Oversee construction25% automatable
Ensure code compliance40% automatable
Live Risk Signals
Real-time factors affecting this job's automation risk score:
+1%
employment
-1.5% employment change year-over-year
Risk scores update automatically based on news, layoffs, employment trends, and AI capability announcements.
Score Breakdown
Base Risk (O*NET Research)38%
Employment Trends (BLS)+1%
Final Score39%
Risk Trend (90 Days)
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AI Tools Threatening This Role
AI structural analysis
BIM automation
Generative design
What AI Cannot Replace
Site supervision
Complex projects
Stakeholder management
Judgment calls
How to Future-Proof Your Career
BIM expertise
Project management
Sustainability
Infrastructure specialization
Key Skills for This Role
Engineering DesignProject ManagementTechnical Software
Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), O*NET OnLine, industry research reports. Risk scores are updated daily using our proprietary algorithm. Last updated: February 2026.
Analysis by AI Crisis Research Team.