Career fit quiz

Is Civil Engineering Technician the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the civil engineering technician career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the civil engineering technician job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I like construction and design
Statement 2 of 8I enjoy math
Statement 3 of 8I want field and office work
Statement 4 of 8I want a two-year degree
Statement 5 of 8I’m detail-oriented
Statement 6 of 8I might become an engineer
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 2 years training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $64,950 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Civil engineering technologists and technicians help civil engineers plan, design and build highways, bridges, utilities and other infrastructure, and test construction materials.

  • Draft plans and drawings
  • Estimate quantities and costs
  • Test soil, concrete and asphalt
  • Inspect construction sites
  • Collect and analyze field data

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