Automation index
How much of a Civil engineer’s job can AI already do?
Calcs and drawings speed up. Being on site, stamping, and owning ground that is not the model do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Civil engineer
25%
AI can already do 25% of this job.
#231 / 623
View rankingCivil engineer
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Structural calcs and code checks.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 42% | +9.2 |
Drawings, quantities and cost estimate.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 38% | +6.8 |
Geotech and simplified impact reports.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Coordination with contractor, council and suppliers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Site execution and safety control.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Site authority and responsible signature.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 12% | 10% | +1.2 |
| Total | 100% | 25% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Structural calcs and code checks
- Drawings, quantities and cost estimate
- Geotech and simplified impact reports
- Site execution and safety control
- Site authority and responsible signature
- ingeniero civil
- civil engineer
- obras publicas
- caminos
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2051.00· ESCO/ISCO 2142
IS WORK OVER?
Admin assistant
31%
#29 / 623
View rankingAdmin assistant
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 48% | +3.8 |
Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 12% | +0.8 |
Operate electronic mail systems and coordinate the flow of information, internally or with other organizations.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Create, maintain, and enter information into databases.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 48% | +2.9 |
Make copies of correspondence or other printed material.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Set up and manage paper or electronic filing systems, recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents, such as attendance records, correspondence, or other material.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 55% | +2.8 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 47% | 28% | +13.2 |
| Total | 100% | 31% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- design interfaces
- prototypes
- figma
- company policies
- use spreadsheets software
- disseminate internal communications
- maintain internal communication systems
- file documents
- organise business documents
- monitor staff absences
Sources for this job· O*NET 43-6014.00· ESCO/ISCO 4120