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Civil Engineer

Plan, design, and oversee construction of infrastructure projects.

Role Exposure Estimate
41%
Baseline: 38% 3 points after current signals

Signals updated 8/24/2026

Task-by-Task Analysis

Here's how AI might impact each core task of a civil engineer:

Design structures50% estimated exposure
Analyze site data60% estimated exposure
Oversee construction25% estimated exposure
Ensure code compliance40% estimated exposure

Current Risk Signals

Recent factors included in this role estimate:

+3%
employment
-2.8% employment change year-over-year

These signals are reviewed on a schedule and may not reflect every recent event. Use the score as a directional estimate, not a prediction.

Score Breakdown

Base Risk (O*NET Research)38%
Employment Trends (BLS)+3%
Final Score41%

Risk Trend (90 Days)

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AI Tools Threatening This Role

AI structural analysis
BIM automation
Generative design

Work Current Tools Handle Less Reliably

Site supervision
Complex projects
Stakeholder management
Judgment calls

Practical Ways to Adapt

BIM expertise
Project management
Sustainability
Infrastructure specialization

Key Skills for This Role

Engineering DesignProject ManagementTechnical Software

Career Overview

Median Salary$89,000/yr
Total Employed310k
Job Outlookstable
Categorytechnology

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Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), O*NET OnLine, industry research reports. Occupation pages use versioned task data and a consistent scoring model. Individual results also reflect the tasks a person selects.

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