Will AI Replace Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians?

Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities, using calculator or computer.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects to ensure conformance to specifications.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Confer with supervisor to determine project details such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Prepare reports and document project activities and data.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Report maintenance problems occurring at project site to supervisor and negotiate changes to resolve system conflicts.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Inspect project site and evaluate contractor work to detect design malfunctions and ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Conduct materials test and analysis, using tools and equipment and applying engineering knowledge.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Develop plans and estimate costs for installation of systems, utilization of facilities, or construction of structures.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Develop project budgets by estimating the cost of project activities.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Plan and conduct field surveys to locate new sites and analyze details of project sites.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Respond to public suggestions and complaints.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Negotiate with contractors on prices for new contracts or modifications to existing contracts.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.