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AI for Civil Engineering Technicians

Robert MacKelfresh

By Robert MacKelfresh

Founder, Automation Squad

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.

Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · O*NET 17-3022.00 · Job Zone 3 · sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor occupation database

Automation coverage

18 of 24tools on this list have an AI solution available today

Counted by matching the tools this occupation is documented as using against a corpus of 226,452 AI products, MCP servers, skills and connectors. Where a tool has no match, we say so rather than inventing one.

AI you can use for this job

36 matched to the tools civil engineering technologists and technicians use. Showing 24.

  • Microsoft Outlook

    MCP server

    Microsoft Outlook is a web-based suite of webmail, contacts, tasks, and calendaring services.

    Microsoft Outlook

  • Microsoft Excel

    MCP server

    Microsoft's Excel is a spreadsheet application used by millions of users across the world. It is part of the Office ecosystem and is considered the industry standard for spreadsheets. Only files on OneDrive for Business (available with Office 365 and Sharepoint server) are su

    Microsoft Excel

  • Microsoft Word

    MCP server

  • Office Powerpoint

    MCP server

  • Powerpoint

    MCP server

  • SmartEmailing

    App

    Make (make.com)

  • Apple Notes

    MCP server

  • Apple Notes

    Skill

  • AutoCAD

    App

    AutoCAD is a design and drafting platform which supports automated design tasks and offers features such as 2D drafting, drawing and annotation, 3D modeling and visualization, and more.

  • AutoCAD Architecture

    App

    AutoCAD Architecture lets you design and document architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) projects faster with 2D and 3D modeling tools that are specifically tuned for architectural design.

  • AutoCAD LT

    App

    AutoCAD LT 2D drafting software helps you create, edit and share your 2D drawings. It is specifically designed for small design teams working in the construction, architecture, engineering and manufacturing industries.

  • Autodesk

    MCP server

  • CorelCAD

    App

    CorelCAD is a computer-aided design software designed to help businesses across manufacturing, architecture, engineering, and construction industries create and render 2D drawings and 3D designs on a unified platform. The application enables managers to track projects, collaborat

  • Easy Autocad

    MCP server

  • Email Security

    Skill

  • Email Server

    MCP server

  • Email Systems

    Skill

  • Emailr

    App

  • Excel

    MCP server

  • Excel

    Skill

  • Microsoft 365 Excel

    App

    Make (make.com)

  • Microsoft Outlook

    App

  • Microsoft Vscode

    MCP server

  • Portable Email Manager

    Skill

The tools this job actually uses

24 documented for this occupation. Showing 24, hot technologies first. A filled dot means an AI solution exists for it.

  • Autodesk AutoCADhot
  • Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3Dhot
  • Autodesk Revithot
  • Bentley MicroStationhot
  • ESRI ArcGIS softwarehot
  • Microsoft Excelhot
  • Microsoft Office softwarehot
  • Microsoft Outlookhot
  • Microsoft PowerPointhot
  • Microsoft Visual Basichot
  • Microsoft Wordhot
  • SAP softwarehot
  • Autodesk Land Desktop
  • Bentley Systems InRoads Suite
  • Computer aided design and drafting software CADD
  • Coordinate geometry COGO software
  • Digital terrain modeling software
  • Email software
  • Geographic information system GIS software
  • Geographic information system GIS systems
  • Graphics software
  • IBM Notes
  • National Instruments LabVIEW
  • Web browser software

What this job involves

15 documented tasks, most important first. Showing 15.

  1. Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities, using calculator or computer.
  2. Inspect project site and evaluate contractor work to detect design malfunctions and ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes.
  3. Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements.
  4. Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects to ensure conformance to specifications.
  5. Conduct materials test and analysis, using tools and equipment and applying engineering knowledge.
  6. Develop plans and estimate costs for installation of systems, utilization of facilities, or construction of structures.
  7. Confer with supervisor to determine project details such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions.
  8. Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings.
  9. Prepare reports and document project activities and data.
  10. Develop project budgets by estimating the cost of project activities.
  11. Plan and conduct field surveys to locate new sites and analyze details of project sites.
  12. Respond to public suggestions and complaints.
  13. Negotiate with contractors on prices for new contracts or modifications to existing contracts.
  14. Report maintenance problems occurring at project site to supervisor and negotiate changes to resolve system conflicts.
  15. Operate drones for site surveying and inspection, providing detailed aerial views of project sites.
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