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 you compare to similar Engineering roles

Civil Engineer (you)
46
Mechanical Engineer
48
Electrical Engineer
48
Architect
50
Construction Manager
41
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Your 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
  • Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, or other topographical or geologic data.
  • Develop or implement engineering solutions to clean up industrial accidents or other contaminated sites.
  • Conduct studies of traffic patterns or environmental conditions to identify engineering problems and assess potential project impact.
  • Test soils or materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel.
  • Prepare or present public reports on topics such as bid proposals, deeds, environmental impact statements, or property and right-of-way descriptions.
  • Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility.
  • Direct or participate in surveying to lay out installations or establish reference points, grades, or elevations to guide construction.
  • Manage and direct the construction, operations, or maintenance activities at project site.
  • Direct engineering activities, ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, or other governmental regulations.
  • Design infrastructure solutions
  • Provide technical advice to industrial or managerial personnel regarding design, construction, program modifications, or structural repairs.
  • Plan and design transportation or hydraulic systems or structures, using computer-assisted design or drawing tools.
  • Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors to determine design specifications.
  • Design energy-efficient or environmentally sound civil structures.
  • Identify environmental risks and develop risk management strategies for civil engineering projects.
  • Design or engineer systems to efficiently dispose of chemical, biological, or other toxic wastes.
  • Coordinate stakeholders and sign off
  • Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.

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66% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$96,310
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Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
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69
Transportation Engineers
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Project Coordinator
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Water/Wastewater Engineers
40% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$100,840
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Construction and Building Inspectors
40% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$74,690
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