Assist Civil Engineers with the production and construction of buildings, roads, bridges, and other infrastructure. Work under the supervision of a physical scientist or engineering staff to facilitate the maintenance, designs, or construction of infrastructure that makes modern life possible.

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A Typical Day

  • Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile, and component specifications.
  • Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications.
  • Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects.
  • Work with a supervisor to determine project details.
  • Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to show findings.
  • Prepare reports and document project activities and data.
  • Report maintenance problems occurring at the project site to the supervisor.
 

Recommended Credentials

Associate or Bachelor of Science (BS)

Education & Training

Regional employers often hire graduates of these programs.

 

Northwest Lower Michigan

 

Complete your general education requirements at Northwestern Michigan College before you transfer to a 4-year school.

NMC to MTU Civil Engineering transfer guide.

Elsewhere in Michigan

 

Explore This Career

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Check out some at home engineering activities here.

The Local Advantage Learning Pathway

Pathway 1

Begin with a program at Northwest Education Services’ Engineering Academy.

Pathway 2

Enroll in a 2-year program like NMC’s Engineering program to complete your prerequisite requirements.

 

Pathway 3

Transfer to a 4-year college to specialize your educational experience, like Michigan Tech’s Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering programsto take your career to the next level!

 

Sample Employers in Our Region

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Contact one of these companies and ask for an informational interview, to see if you can job shadow, or to find out if they hire interns.

 

Sample Job Titles...

  • Civil Designer
  • Civil Engineering Assistant
  • Civil Engineering Technician
  • Design Technician
  • Engineer Technician
  • Engineering Assistant
 

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10-Year Job Growth Projections

0%
10-County Region
7.5%
Michigan
3%
U.S.

Employed Regionally

40
In 2021 (10-County Region)

Wage Range & Median 10-County Region

$37,090
$58,680 
$63,710

Annual Hires Regionally

N/A
In 2021

Other Regional Career Resources

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Sample Career Pathways

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Diagram of Paths To and From Other Careers for Civil Engineering Technician

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Real World Career Pathways

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