As of June 2026, Civil Engineer has an AI-exposure score of 46/100 (Moderate exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Civil Engineer

46/100
Moderate exposure
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More exposed than 22% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$89,940.

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How this role compares to similar Engineering roles

Civil Engineer (this role)
46
Mechanical Engineer
48
Electrical Engineer
48
Architect
50
Construction Manager
41
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Role snapshot

What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 title match

Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems.

Common titles
Civil EngineerDesign EngineerProject EngineerStructural EngineerCity EngineerCounty Engineer
O*NET job-zone preparation
Job Zone 4 · Considerable Preparation Needed Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations.

Broad guidance for this preparation level; exact requirements vary by role and employer.

Skills and knowledge
Structural analysisCADProject mgmtDesignEngineering and TechnologyBuilding and Construction
Tools and technology
Autodesk AutoCADAutodesk AutoCAD Civil 3DAutodesk RevitBentley MicroStationMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office software
Work context
Email useTelephoneFace-to-face discussionsIndoor controlled settingFrequent contact with others

Source: O*NET 29.1 title match - Civil Engineers, SOC 17-2051.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Civil Engineer tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable

No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as durable (90%).

Augmentable
  • Produce drawings and calculations
  • Run simulations and analysis
Durable
  • Direct engineering activities, ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, or other governmental regulations.
  • Manage and direct the construction, operations, or maintenance activities at project site.
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Safer adjacent roles

Construction Manager
82% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$101,480
41
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