Automation index
How much of a Cost engineer’s job can AI already do?
A budget comes earlier. Calling the real number without selling the reckless bid do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Cost engineer
27%
AI can already do 27% of this job.
#173 / 743
View rankingCost 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Measure, rates and the budget.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Works, the variance and the one that was not logged.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Change, the extra and not giving it away.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Close, the dispute and not inflating.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Management, the bid and not selling the reckless one.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
The real number, and not the reckless bid.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- measures
- unit rates
- variances
- extras
- disputes
- reckless bids
- works budgets
- closes
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2051.00· ESCO/ISCO 2142
IS WORK OVER?
Instrumentation engineer
22%
#388 / 743
View rankingInstrumentation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Datasheet, the range and the loop.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Field, the transmitter and the one that will not arrive.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Calibrate, the standard and not signing the drift.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Bypass, the valve and not leaving it open.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Process, the rush and not jumping to a yes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
That it reads, and not leaving the bypass open.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- datasheets
- instrument loops
- transmitters
- calibrate
- standards
- bypass
- ranges
- drift
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-3023.00· ESCO/ISCO 2149