Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
SOC Code: 17-3022 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $69,098 | $85,030 | $100,942 | $116,875 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $70,075 | $85,426 | $100,776 | $116,126 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $69,306 | $84,698 | $100,110 | $115,502 |
| Napa, CA | $68,578 | $82,014 | $95,430 | $108,867 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $59,467 | $75,275 | $91,062 | $106,870 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $56,826 | $72,862 | $88,878 | $104,915 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $63,752 | $77,126 | $90,501 | $103,875 |
| Modesto, CA | $64,875 | $77,314 | $89,731 | $102,170 |
| Merced, CA | $60,278 | $74,110 | $87,963 | $101,795 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $44,637 | $63,253 | $81,848 | $100,464 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 3.9 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.8 | |
| Active Listening | 3.8 | |
| Mathematics | 3.6 | |
| Speaking | 3.4 | |
| Monitoring | 3.2 | |
| Writing | 3.2 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.1 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.1 | |
| Coordination | 3.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Engineering and Technology | 4.5 |
| Mathematics | 4.2 |
| Building and Construction | 4.2 |
| Design | 4.2 |
| Administrative | 3.6 |
| Administration and Management | 3.6 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.5 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.5 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Some college | 29.8% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 28.1% |
| Associate's degree | 21.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 18.3% |
| High school diploma | 2.6% |
Typical Tasks
- Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities, using calculator or computer.
- Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects to ensure conformance to specifications.
- Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings.
- Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements.
- Prepare reports and document project activities and data.
- Confer with supervisor to determine project details such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions.
- Report maintenance problems occurring at project site to supervisor and negotiate changes to resolve system conflicts.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Autodesk AutoCAD Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D Autodesk Revit Bentley MicroStation ESRI ArcGIS software Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Visual Basic Microsoft Word SAP software Autodesk Land Desktop Bentley Systems InRoads Suite Computer aided design CAD software
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