Careers | Civil Engineering, Construction and Architecture

Plans and designs buildings and other structures. Drafts drawings and blueprints, uses computer software, and oversees

High - $127,171
Low - $53,771
Employment Trend
+11.4% Annually

Uses computer software to convert engineering or architectural designs into technical drawings and

High - $70,285
Low - $37,414
Employment Trend
+5% Annually

Prepares detailed drawings for building plans and architectural designs. Creates drawings according to specifications

High - $75,756
Low - $43,207
Employment Trend
+3.6% Annually

Designs and supervises large construction projects such as public buildings, roads, and waterways. Designs projects

High - $93,708
Low - $54,721
Employment Trend
+8.5% Annually

Oversees engineering and technical design of civil engineering projects, such as infrastructure and buildings. Manages

High - $105,308
Low - $73,090
Employment Trend
+5.1% Annually

Manages commercial construction projects from project planning through completion. Manages project budget and schedule;

High - $89,575
Low - $48,035
Employment Trend
+13.3% Annually

Supervises commercial construction projects from beginning to end, ensuring that projects are completed within time and

High - $94,942
Low - $62,204
Employment Trend
+13.3% Annually

Runs day-to-day operations on a commercial construction site and controls the short-term schedule on the site. Also

High - $88,578
Low - $64,418
Employment Trend
+13.3% Annually

Inspects new construction or renovated buildings to check for compliance with government safety codes and zoning

High - $56,600
Low - $26,799
Employment Trend
+8.9% Annually

High-level manager who directs construction projects from project planning through completion. Manages project budget

High - $120,596
Low - $74,689
Employment Trend
+13.3% Annually