[Core] [100% incumbents] Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities, using calculator or computer.
  DWAs: Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects.

[Core] [99% incumbents] Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements.
  DWAs: Review technical documents to plan work.

[Core] [99% incumbents] Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects to ensure conformance to specifications.
  DWAs: Create graphical representations of civil structures.

[Core] [99% incumbents] Confer with supervisor to determine project details such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions.
  DWAs: Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.

[Core] [99% incumbents] Report maintenance problems occurring at project site to supervisor and negotiate changes to resolve system conflicts.
  DWAs: Confer with other personnel to resolve design or operational problems.

[Supplemental] [99% incumbents] Conduct materials test and analysis, using tools and equipment and applying engineering knowledge.
  DWAs: Test characteristics of materials or structures.

[Supplemental] [99% incumbents] Develop plans and estimate costs for installation of systems, utilization of facilities, or construction of structures.
  DWAs: Estimate operational costs. | Prepare detailed work plans.

[Supplemental] [99% incumbents] Negotiate with contractors on prices for new contracts or modifications to existing contracts.
  DWAs: Negotiate prices or other sales terms.

[Core] [98% incumbents] Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings.
  DWAs: Create maps.

[Core] [98% incumbents] Prepare reports and document project activities and data.
  DWAs: Prepare operational reports.

[Supplemental] [98% incumbents] Inspect project site and evaluate contractor work to detect design malfunctions and ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes.
  DWAs: Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards.

[Supplemental] [98% incumbents] Plan and conduct field surveys to locate new sites and analyze details of project sites.
  DWAs: Survey land or bodies of water to measure or determine features.

[Supplemental] [97% incumbents] Develop project budgets by estimating the cost of project activities.
  DWAs: Prepare project budgets.

[Supplemental] [97% incumbents] Respond to public suggestions and complaints.
  DWAs: Respond to customer problems or complaints. | Correspond with customers to answer questions or resolve complaints.

[EMERGING:New] Operate drones for site surveying and inspection, providing detailed aerial views of project sites.

--- SKILLS ---
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.88 lvl:3.62) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:4.12) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Mathematics (imp:3.62 lvl:3.38) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Speaking (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Writing (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Monitoring (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Science (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.25 lvl:2.62) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Engineering and Technology (imp:4.47 lvl:5.07) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Mathematics (imp:4.24 lvl:4.93) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Building and Construction (imp:4.18 lvl:4.74) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Design (imp:4.15 lvl:4.92) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Administrative (imp:3.65 lvl:4.25) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Administration and Management (imp:3.57 lvl:3.90) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.53 lvl:4.43) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.52 lvl:4.30) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  English Language (imp:3.51 lvl:3.84) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Mechanical (imp:3.45 lvl:4.11) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Transportation (imp:3.27 lvl:3.37) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.10 lvl:3.50) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Physics (imp:3.02 lvl:3.48) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Education and Training (imp:3.02 lvl:3.17) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Law and Government (imp:2.92 lvl:3.48) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.90 lvl:2.81) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Geography (imp:2.89 lvl:3.34) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Chemistry (imp:2.67 lvl:2.94) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Production and Processing (imp:2.61 lvl:2.18) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Telecommunications (imp:2.48 lvl:1.86) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.42 lvl:1.63) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Communications and Media (imp:2.24 lvl:1.79) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Psychology (imp:2.01 lvl:1.74) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Biology (imp:1.96 lvl:1.81) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  History and Archeology (imp:1.62 lvl:1.25) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.55 lvl:1.01) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Foreign Language (imp:1.34 lvl:0.67) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.32 lvl:0.81) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.30 lvl:0.75) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Fine Arts (imp:1.27) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.26 lvl:0.56) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.18) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Food Production (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Oral Expression (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Written Expression (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Visualization (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Number Facility (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.38 lvl:3.75) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:3.38 lvl:3.88) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Far Vision (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Speed of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Time Sharing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Memorization (imp:2.25 lvl:2.50) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Depth Perception (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Control Precision (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Reaction Time (imp:1.62 lvl:1.12) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Response Orientation (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Night Vision (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Static Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Stamina (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Getting Information (imp:4.48 lvl:3.61) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Working with Computers (imp:4.45 lvl:3.40) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Processing Information (imp:4.30 lvl:4.81) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.20 lvl:4.15) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.12 lvl:4.29) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.11 lvl:4.50) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.99 lvl:4.51) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.84 lvl:4.21) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.80 lvl:4.36) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.78 lvl:4.68) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.71 lvl:3.90) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.70 lvl:4.50) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.68 lvl:3.41) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:3.66 lvl:3.66) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.66 lvl:3.65) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.63 lvl:3.86) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.62 lvl:3.22) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.39 lvl:3.87) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.33 lvl:3.89) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.28 lvl:3.61) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.10 lvl:3.23) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.97 lvl:2.48) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.93 lvl:3.01) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.78 lvl:1.98) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.76 lvl:3.10) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.72 lvl:2.91) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.70 lvl:2.54) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.48 lvl:2.40) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.48 lvl:2.00) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.44 lvl:2.70) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.43 lvl:2.60) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.34 lvl:2.62) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.11 lvl:1.89) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.02 lvl:1.76) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.01 lvl:2.23) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.96 lvl:1.57) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.78 lvl:1.89) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.71 lvl:1.43) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.68 lvl:0.95) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.65 lvl:1.24) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.60 lvl:0.93) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.67) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.39) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Dependability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:1.93) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity (imp:1.76) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.63) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Perseverance (imp:1.43) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.38) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Cooperation (imp:1.26) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.07) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.99) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Adaptability (imp:0.94) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Innovation (imp:0.82) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Initiative (imp:0.80) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Self-Control (imp:0.61) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Sincerity (imp:0.53) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.41) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:0.41) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.34) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility (imp:0.29) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Optimism (imp:0.09) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Empathy (imp:0.01) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Time Management (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.62 lvl:3.00) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Persuasion (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Instructing (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operation and Control (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Programming (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 68,520
  annual_median    : $64,950
  annual_pct10     : $44,220
  annual_pct25     : $51,490
  annual_pct75     : $80,650
  annual_pct90     : $98,980
  annual_mean      : $68,990
  hourly_median    : $31.23

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Oregon ($85,390)
  lowest_state     : Guam ($37,230)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.294x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (52 total) ---
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   36,310  median: $  63,030
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   27,990  median: $  67,110
  Construction                             emp:    2,340  median: $  61,980
  Utilities                                emp:      460  median: $  76,410
  Manufacturing                            emp:      360  median: $  69,080
  Educational Services                     emp:      350  median: $  62,320
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      310  median: $  60,460
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      220  median: $  71,500
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:       50  median: $  99,160
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:       40  median: $  78,070

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (11 total) ---
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   36,310  median: $  63,030
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   27,990  median: $  67,110
  Construction                             emp:    2,340  median: $  61,980
  Utilities                                emp:      460  median: $  76,410
  Manufacturing                            emp:      360  median: $  69,080
  Educational Services                     emp:      350  median: $  62,320
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      310  median: $  60,460
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      220  median: $  71,500
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:       50  median: $  99,160
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:       40  median: $  78,070

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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
An engineering technician is a professional trained in skills and techniques related to a specific branch of technology, with a practical understanding of the relevant engineering concepts. Engineering technicians often assist in projects relating to research and development, or focus on post-development activities like implementation or operation.
The Dublin Accord was signed in 2002 as an international agreement recognizing engineering technician qualifications. The Dublin Accord is analogous to the Washington Accord for engineers and the Sydney Accord for engineering technologists.


== Nature of work ==
Engineering technicians help solve technical problems in many ways. They build or set up equipment, conduct experiments, collect data, and calculate results. They might also help to make a model of new equipment. Some technicians work in quality control, checking products, tests, and collecting data. In manufacturing, they help to design and develop products. They also find ways to produce things efficiently. There are multiple fields in this job such as; software design, repair, etc.
They may also be people who produce technical drawings or engineering drawings.
Engineering technicians are responsible for using the theories and principles of science, engineering, and mathematics to solve problems and come up with solutions in the research, design, development, manufacturing, sales, construction, inspection, and maintenance of systems and products. Engineering technicians help engineers and scientists in researching and developing, while some other engineering technicians may be responsible for inspections, quality control, and processes which may include conducting tests and data collection.


== Education ==

Engineering technician diplomas and two-year degrees are generally offered by technical schools and non-university higher education institutions like colleges of further education, vocational schools, and community colleges. Many four-year colleges and universities offer bachelor's degrees in engineering technology but engineering technologists are somewhat different from engineering technicians.
In Portugal and Spain, the titles Portuguese: engenharia técnica and Spanish: ingeniería técnica (literally 'technical engineering') are used. Professionals attain the title with the award of a short-cycle three- to four-year undergraduate degree (associate degree or bachelor's degree) in a technical engineering field from colleges or technical engineering institutes (in Portugal) and (in Spain), from universities. Spanish "technical engineers" have full competency in their respective professional fields of engineering, being the difference that the three or four-year Engineers have competence only in their specialty (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, etc.), and the "Engineering Superior School" Engineers have wider competencies.
In the United States, the engineering technology accreditation commission (ETAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) grants two-year associate degree programs to students that meet a set of specified standards. These programs include at least a college algebra and trigonometry course and, if needed, one or two basic science courses at any accredited school. The number of math and science prerequisite courses depends on the branch of engineering that the student chooses.
Engineering technicians apply scientific and engineering skills usually gained in postsecondary programs below the bachelor's degree level or through short-cycle bachelor's degrees. However, some university institutions award undergraduate degrees in the engineering field, which may confer the title of Engineering technician to the student, who is eligible to become a fully chartered engineer after further studies at the master's degree level. Engineering technicians are called professional engineers in the UK only.


== Certification ==
Even though the term engineering technician is used throughout, it is mindful that these roles are often termed differently within specific jurisdictions. It also includes roles such as; certified or professional technician, which may also be called engineering associates.


=== Canada ===
The individual professional title Certified Technician and post-nominal C.Tech. are protected by provincial legislation and can only be used by registrants certified by engineering and applied science member organizations. The nine provincial professional associations are unified federally through Technology Professionals Canada, which advocates for the profession within the provincial associations and respective regulatory bodies.


=== United Kingdom ===
In the United Kingdom, the term Engineering Technician and post-nominal EngTech are protected in civil law and can only be used by technicians registered with the Engineering Council UK.


== See also ==

Practical engineer
Drafter
American Society for Engineering Education
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying
UNESCO-UNEVOC


== References ==


== External links ==

List of tasks and requirements for mechanical engineering technicians
Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) UK
The Engineering Technician Forum on LinkedIn

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  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drafter
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  Extract: A drafter is an engineering technician who makes detailed technical drawings or CAD designs for machinery, buildings, electronics, infrastructure, sections, etc. Drafters use computer software and manual sketches to convert the designs, plans, and layouts of engineers and architects into a set of te

  Title: Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba (similarity: 0.4364)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Certified_Technicians_and_Technologists_Association_of_Manitoba
  QID: Q16956495
  Extract: The Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba (CTTAM) is a regulated profession in Manitoba responsible for certifying engineering/applied science technicians and technologists. The Certified Applied Science Technologists Act assented on June 29, 1998.

  Title: Radiographer (similarity: 0.1356)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiographer
  QID: Q2294052
  Extract: Radiographers are healthcare professionals who perform medical imaging and radiation therapy. Medical imaging is used for the diagnosis of pathology, while radiation therapy is used for treatment.

  Title: List of BIM software (similarity: 0.2090)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_BIM_software
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  Extract: 
The following table provides an overview of notable building information modeling (BIM) software.

  Title: Interior design (similarity: 0.1935)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interior_design
  QID: Q179232
  Extract: Interior design is the art and science of enhancing the interior of a building to achieve a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing environment for the people using the space. With a keen eye for detail and a creative flair, an interior designer is someone who plans, researches, coordinates, and m

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ROLE SUMMARY:
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians apply engineering principles to plan, design, and oversee construction and maintenance of infrastructure under professional supervision. They perform technical calculations, create detailed drawings, conduct materials testing, and ensure compliance with engineering standards and specifications. These professionals serve as the crucial technical bridge between engineering concepts and practical construction implementation.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves calculating material quantities and structural dimensions using specialized software like AutoCAD Civil 3D or Bentley MicroStation. They review project blueprints and specifications to determine system requirements, then draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for conformance verification. Regular tasks include conducting materials testing and analysis using engineering knowledge, preparing cost estimates for construction projects, and operating drones for site surveying and inspection. They frequently communicate with supervisors about project details, negotiate with contractors on pricing, and prepare comprehensive reports documenting project activities and compliance data.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel combine strong realistic and investigative interests with conventional organizational skills, reflected in the high R:5.75, I:5.37, C:5.27 RIASEC profile. They possess excellent mathematical reasoning abilities (importance 3.9, level 3.8) and written comprehension skills (importance 3.9, level 4.0) essential for interpreting complex technical specifications. Success requires high attention to detail (importance 2.7) and dependability (importance 2.4), as precision errors can have significant safety and cost implications. These professionals thrive on systematic problem-solving, enjoy working with technical drawings and calculations, and find satisfaction in seeing theoretical engineering concepts transformed into tangible infrastructure projects.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry typically requires a post-secondary certificate (29.8%), some college coursework (28.1%), or an associate's degree (21.1%) in civil engineering technology or related technical field. Many programs emphasize hands-on training with industry-standard software like AutoCAD, Revit, and ArcGIS, along with fundamental engineering and construction principles. Job Zone 3 classification indicates medium preparation with formal training but not requiring a bachelor's degree. Some positions may accept relevant construction experience combined with technical coursework.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Civil engineering technicians often advance to senior technician roles, project coordination positions, or specialized areas like transportation or environmental engineering technology. Many transition to construction management (11-9021.00), building inspection (47-4011.00), or pursue additional education to become licensed engineers. Career progression may lead to supervisory roles overseeing other technicians, independent consulting, or specialization in emerging technologies like drone surveying and Building Information Modeling (BIM).

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
With 68,520 employed nationally, the field offers stable employment prospects across government (27,990 employed) and private professional services (36,310 employed). BLS OEWS May 2025 data shows median annual wages of $64,950, with the 10th-90th percentile range from $44,220 to $98,980. Geographic variation is significant, with Oregon offering the highest median at $85,390 compared to Guam's $37,230, representing a 2.29x ratio. The construction industry employs 2,340 technicians, indicating steady infrastructure investment demand. Growth prospects remain positive due to aging infrastructure requiring maintenance and new construction projects.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Moderate automation risk exists for routine calculation and drafting tasks, as evidenced by the emphasis on computer-based work activities (importance 4.5). However, roles requiring field inspection, materials testing, and complex problem-solving remain less susceptible to automation. The integration of emerging technologies like drone surveying actually enhances rather than replaces technician capabilities, requiring new technical skills while maintaining human judgment for quality assessment and compliance evaluation.

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  [career_pathway] Construction Managers (11-9021.00) — confidence:high
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    data: Building and Construction knowledge 4.2
    data: Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work activity 4.0
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  [task_similarity] Construction and Building Inspectors (47-4011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles evaluate information to determine compliance with standards (importance 4.2) and conduct field inspections for quality assurance.
    data: Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards 4.2
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  [riasec_cluster] Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians (17-3027.00) — confidence:medium
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    data: Job Zone 3 classification
    data: Engineering and Technology knowledge
    data: RIASEC realistic-investigative pattern
  [transferable_skill] Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians (17-3023.00) — confidence:medium
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    data: Complex Problem Solving 3.1
    data: Systems Analysis 2.9
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