Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 2 (13%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 13 (87%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 0 (0%)

• Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities, using calculator or computer.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Prepare reports and document project activities and data.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects to ensure conformance to specifications.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Confer with supervisor to determine project details such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Report maintenance problems occurring at project site to supervisor and negotiate changes to resolve system conflicts.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Inspect project site and evaluate contractor work to detect design malfunctions and ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Conduct materials test and analysis, using tools and equipment and applying engineering knowledge.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Develop plans and estimate costs for installation of systems, utilization of facilities, or construction of structures.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Develop project budgets by estimating the cost of project activities.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Evaluate facility to determine suitability for occupancy and square footage availability.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Plan and conduct field surveys to locate new sites and analyze details of project sites.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Respond to public suggestions and complaints.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Negotiate with contractors on prices for new contracts or modifications to existing contracts.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task