Civil infrastructure
Civil engineering technician
Support engineering teams with measurements, drawings, materials testing and construction information.
BLS · May 2025
EDUCATION & ENTRY
Associate or related technical training
A civil engineering technology program is a route into technical support work. It differs from a bachelor’s engineering pathway. Ask how coursework connects to surveying, design software and field assignments.
The state’s typical entry education classification is “Associate's degree.” This describes the occupation broadly; employers, programs and licensing bodies set specific requirements.
CONNECT THE CAREER TO A PLACE TO LEARN
Oregon training options
These are related routes to investigate. Confirm the full preparation, current admissions and eligibility for your intended role with the provider.
Portland Community College
Civil and Construction Engineering Technology
Study surveying, materials and technical work that supports civil engineering.
Ask: Which surveying and computer-aided design skills will I practice in the field?
Program page reviewed September 15, 2026
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Would I prefer practical field and drawing work that supports an engineering team?
Before choosing a program, ask for prerequisites, the complete timeline, class and placement schedules, and a full cost estimate including supplies, exams, travel and living expenses.
Build a working cost estimate →Understand the numbers.
The median is the midpoint of estimated wages for Oregon workers in this occupation. The hourly median is $41.06. These figures describe workers across experience levels; they are not starting pay or the earnings of graduates from the programs below.
Oregon projects employment moving from 941 jobs in 2024 to 1,028 in 2034. The projected 900 openings over the decade include growth and replacement needs as workers leave an occupation. Dividing that total by ten gives the rounded annual average shown above. These are projections, not today’s vacancies.
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