Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering careers
11 careers in this family — each with a personality-fit profile built on the Big Five and RIASEC frameworks. Click any role to see who it suits and why.
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Fast Growing Civil Engineer
Civil & Structural Engineering
Plans, designs, and oversees the construction of infrastructure such as roads, bridges, dams, and water systems. Performs site surveys, runs…
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Stable Civil Engineering Technician
Civil & Structural Engineering
Assists civil engineers by drafting plans, testing construction materials, and inspecting project sites for quality control. Collects field …
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Fast Growing Environmental Engineer
Civil & Structural Engineering
They design systems to treat wastewater, control air pollution, and remediate contaminated land. Balancing scientific analysis with regulato…
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Fast Growing Environmental Engineering Technician
Civil & Structural Engineering
They collect field samples, operate monitoring equipment, and assist engineers in testing water, soil, and air quality. Laboratory analysis,…
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Fast Growing Fire Prevention Engineer
Civil & Structural Engineering
Designs fire suppression and alarm systems for buildings and industrial facilities. Analyzes blueprints and materials to develop strategies …
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Stable Geotechnical Engineer
Civil & Structural Engineering
Investigates soil, rock, and groundwater conditions to determine whether sites can safely support structures like buildings, dams, and tunne…
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Stable Hydrographer
Civil & Structural Engineering
Surveys oceans, rivers, and harbours to measure water depth, tides, and seabed features. Produces nautical charts and datasets used for safe…
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Fast Growing Irrigation Designer
Civil & Structural Engineering
Plans and designs irrigation systems for farms, parks, and landscapes by analysing soil, water sources, and terrain. Produces technical draw…
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Stable Rail Engineer
Civil & Structural Engineering
Designs, maintains, and upgrades railway track, infrastructure, and rolling stock systems. Inspects rail corridors, plans track alignments, …
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Fast Growing Water Engineer
Civil & Structural Engineering
Plans and designs systems for water supply, stormwater drainage, and wastewater treatment. Models water flows, sizes pipes and pumps, and en…
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Fast Growing Water Resource Specialist
Civil & Structural Engineering
Studies rainfall patterns, river flows, and groundwater levels to design sustainable water supply systems and flood mitigation strategies fo…
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What kinds of roles are in Civil & Structural Engineering?
Traitstack profiles 11 civil & structural engineering roles in the Engineering sector, spanning a wide range — from Environmental Engineering Technician (median $55,000) through Civil Engineer ($95,000) to Water Engineer ($95,000).
What do Civil & Structural Engineering careers pay?
Across the 11 civil & structural engineering roles profiled, median salaries run from about $55,000 (Environmental Engineering Technician) to $95,000 (Water Engineer), with a typical median of $95,000.
What personality suits Civil & Structural Engineering careers?
Averaged across the 11 civil & structural engineering roles profiled, the field skews towards people who are highly conscientious — precise, organised and strong on follow-through (average Conscientiousness 83/100) and steady under pressure — deadlines and setbacks do not rattle them easily (average Emotional Stability 72/100). On interests, 6 of the 11 roles lead with an Investigative (I) profile.
Which Civil & Structural Engineering careers have the best job outlook?
Of the 11 civil & structural engineering roles profiled, 7 are rated growing or excellent for outlook, including Civil Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Environmental Engineering Technician and Fire Prevention Engineer.