Side-by-Side Comparison
Civil Engineers leads 4–1| Metric | Civil Engineers | Energy Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 29th | 36th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 5 / 15 | 7 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $99,590 | $117,750 |
| Employment | 355K | 151K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Building and Construction
Design
Mechanical
Analyzing Data or Information
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Flexibility of Closure
Staffing Organizational Units
English Language
Operations Analysis
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Time Management
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Civil Engineers
32%
total discount
Energy Engineers
31%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Civil Engineers
5 of 15 at risk86%Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility.
53%Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, or other topographical or geologic data.
51%Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors to determine design specifications.
51%Plan and design transportation or hydraulic systems or structures using computer assisted design or drawing tools.
50%Test soils or materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel.
Energy Engineers
7 of 15 at risk88%Verify energy bills and meter readings.
86%Prepare energy-related project reports or related documentation.
52%Monitor and analyze energy consumption.
51%Identify and recommend energy savings strategies to achieve more energy-efficient operation.
51%Perform energy modeling, measurement, verification, commissioning, or retro-commissioning.
Wage Comparison
Energy Engineers earns +$18,160(+18%) vs Civil Engineers
Civil EngineersEnergy Engineers
10th
$65,920$62,840
25th
$78,790$85,750
Median
$99,590$117,750
75th
$128,290$152,670
90th
$160,990$183,510
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Civil Engineers2028–2035
Energy Engineers2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Civil Engineers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Energy Engineers.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Civil Engineers
$71,834
from $99,590
Energy Engineers
$82,931
from $117,750
After adjusting for AI risk, Energy Engineers offers $11,097 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Civil
0
Unique to Energy
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Social Intelligence
Decision Complexity
Regulatory Barriers
Civil EngineersEnergy Engineers