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17-2051 Civil Engineers

Occupational Description:

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. Includes architectural, structural, traffic, and geotechnical engineers. Excludes "Hydrologists" (19-2043).

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
Wages Updated to First Quarter, 2020
					Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	Mean SE*	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
EDR 6W- Upper Minnesota Valley	40	6	$38.55/hr	$2.58/hr	$27.61/hr	$32.17/hr	$38.22/hr	$45.29/hr	$49.93/hr
Minnesota	6,260	338	$46.17/hr	$0.65/hr	$29.13/hr	$35.46/hr	$44.27/hr	$55.67/hr	$65.46/hr
U S	310,850	3,109	$45.83/hr	$0.18/hr	$26.91/hr	$33.10/hr	$42.29/hr	$55.17/hr	$70.22/hr
*SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate.

Other Regional Data For Civil Engineers
Geography (click title for details)	OES		Projections
Geography (click title for details)	Employment	Median Wage	% Change -
EDR 11 - 7 County Twin Cities	4,860	$45.03/hr	N/A
EDR 3 - Arrowhead	320	$39.95/hr	N/A
EDR 9 - South Central	260	$41.12/hr	N/A
EDR 7W- Central	170	$42.01/hr	N/A
EDR 10 - Southeast	170	$42.03/hr	N/A
EDR 7E- East Central	140	$50.02/hr	N/A
EDR 4 - West Central	120	$39.16/hr	N/A
EDR 5 - North Central	90	$41.80/hr	N/A
EDR 2 - Headwaters	60	$44.80/hr	N/A
EDR 6E- Southwest Central	60	$40.11/hr	N/A
EDR 8 - Southwest	40	$42.84/hr	N/A
EDR 6W- Upper Minnesota Valley	40	$38.22/hr	N/A
EDR 1 - Northwest	20	$42.68/hr	N/A

Related Occupations
Occupation (click title for details)	OES		Projections
Occupation (click title for details)	Employment	Median Wage	% Change -
Civil Engineering Technicians	20	$24.12/hr	N/A
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	N/A	N/A	N/A
Materials Engineers	N/A	N/A	N/A
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mechanical Drafters	N/A	N/A	N/A
Aerospace Engineers	N/A	N/A	N/A

Tasks for Civil Engineers

Analyzes survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects.
Prepares or presents public reports, such as bid proposals, deeds, environmental impact statements, and property and right-of-way descriptions.
Provides technical advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications and structural repairs to industrial and managerial personnel.
Tests soils and materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel.
Conducts studies of traffic patterns or environmental conditions to identify engineering problems and assess the potential impact of projects.
Inspects project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
Plans and designs transportation or hydraulic systems and structures, following construction and government standards, using design software and drawing tools.
Estimates quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility.
Directs construction, operations, and maintenance activities at project site.
Directs or participates in surveying to lay out installations and establish reference points, grades, and elevations to guide construction.
Computes load and grade requirements, water flow rates, and material stress factors to determine design specifications.