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Civil Engineering Technician

Apply theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities under the direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.

Annual openings

168

Median wage

$59,050

Typical education

Associate's degree

Growth 2026–2032

+10%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Typical education

Associate's degree

Credential requirement

Credential requirements not reported

Work experience

Entry-level

These jobs are in demand to design and deliver the large infrastructure projects across the state.
Tasks included in this job are reading/modifying designs and plans and evaluating and verifying the work as completed.

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Automation exposure

Moderate exposure

Some routine tasks may shift as tools improve, but the role is likely to adapt.

A typical day

  1. Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities, using calculator or computer.
  2. Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements.
  3. Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects to ensure conformance to specifications.
  4. Confer with supervisor to determine project details such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions.
  5. Report maintenance problems occurring at project site to supervisor and negotiate changes to resolve system conflicts.
  6. Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings.
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