Civil Engineering Technologists & Technicians
Code: 17-3022.00
Zone 3
Median Annual Salary
£64,950
Range: £44,220 - £98,980
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Job Zone 3
Industry Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Civil Designer
Civil Engineering Assistant
Civil Engineering Technician
Design Technician
Engineer Technician
Engineering Assistant
Engineering Technician
Transportation Engineering Technician
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities, using calculator or computer.
- Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements.
- Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects to ensure conformance to specifications.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Computer aided design CAD software
Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
Autodesk Revit
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Geographic information system
ESRI ArcGIS software
Geographic information system GIS software
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Engineering and Technology
product and service development
building and construction
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
physics
Business
administrative services
management
Arts and Humanities
English language
Verbal
listen and understand what people say
read and understand what is written
Math
choose the right type of math to solve a problem
add, subtract, multiply, or divide
Ideas and Logic
use rules to solve problems
notice when problems happen
Visual Understanding
see hidden patterns
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Cautiousness
Integrity
Achievement Orientation
Frequently Asked Questions About Civil Engineering Technologists & Technicians
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Civil Engineering Technologists & Technicians is £64,950. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £44,220, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £98,980 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Civil Engineering Technologists & Technicians typically aligns with Job Zone 3 (Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need vocational school training, on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Essential skills and tooling for a Civil Engineering Technologists & Technicians include: Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D, Autodesk Revit, Microsoft PowerPoint, ESRI ArcGIS software, Geographic information system GIS software. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are less likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Below Average).
Live UK Vacancies for Civil Engineering Technologists & Technicians
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£44,220
Median Annual (Average):
£64,950
90th Percentile (Senior):
£98,980
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