ISCO-08 2142
Civil engineers
78.5%
ADI · 116th of 433 · 95% interval 63.8–91.2
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 78.5% of the task time of civil engineers, and finish 0.0% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full78.5%
116th of 433 · interval 63.8–91.2
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time50.9%
120th of 433 · interval 46.1–55.6
Evidence42
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 4.1 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 0.0%L1Augmentation · 21.5%L2Partial delegation · 78.5%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
42 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct engineering activities, ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, or other governmental regulations.Civil Engineers | 5.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Plan and design transportation or hydraulic systems or structures, using computer-assisted design or drawing tools.Civil Engineers | 4.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 23 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors to determine design specifications.Civil Engineers | 4.2% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 2.0 h | Accountability |
| Manage and direct the construction, operations, or maintenance activities at project site.Civil Engineers | 3.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, or other topographical or geologic data.Civil Engineers | 3.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 2.5 h | Accountability |
| Provide technical advice to industrial or managerial personnel regarding design, construction, program modifications, or structural repairs.Civil Engineers | 3.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 2.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.Civil Engineers | 3.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Design or prepare plans for new transportation systems or parts of systems, such as airports, commuter trains, highways, streets, bridges, drainage structures, or roadway lighting.Transportation Engineers | 3.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 24 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Test soils or materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel.Civil Engineers · supplemental task | 3.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 2.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility.Civil Engineers | 3.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Confer with contractors, utility companies, or government agencies to discuss plans, specifications, or work schedules.Transportation Engineers | 3.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 1.5 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Direct or participate in surveying to lay out installations or establish reference points, grades, or elevations to guide construction.Civil Engineers | 2.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Check construction plans, design calculations, or cost estimations to ensure completeness, accuracy, or conformity to engineering standards or practices.Transportation Engineers | 2.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 3.3 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Identify environmental risks and develop risk management strategies for civil engineering projects.Civil Engineers · supplemental task | 2.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Plan alteration or modification of existing transportation structures to improve safety or function.Transportation Engineers | 2.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 40 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
Show the other 27 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prepare administrative, technical, or statistical reports on traffic-operation matters, such as accidents, safety measures, or pedestrian volume or practices.Transportation Engineers | 2.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare project budgets, schedules, or specifications for labor or materials.Transportation Engineers | 2.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 8.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Estimate transportation project costs.Transportation Engineers | 2.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare final project layout drawings that include details such as stress calculations.Transportation Engineers | 2.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 12 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Design energy-efficient or environmentally sound civil structures.Civil Engineers | 2.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 23 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare or present public reports on topics such as bid proposals, deeds, environmental impact statements, or property and right-of-way descriptions.Civil Engineers | 2.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Investigate traffic problems and recommend methods to improve traffic flow or safety.Transportation Engineers | 2.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 10 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Conduct studies of traffic patterns or environmental conditions to identify engineering problems and assess potential project impact.Civil Engineers · supplemental task | 2.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 7.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Review development plans to determine potential traffic impact.Transportation Engineers | 2.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Design or engineer drainage, erosion, or sedimentation control systems for transportation projects.Transportation Engineers | 2.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 12 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Supervise the maintenance or repair of transportation systems or system components.Transportation Engineers | 1.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 38% | 5.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Evaluate traffic control devices or lighting systems to determine need for modification or expansion.Transportation Engineers | 1.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Model transportation scenarios to evaluate the impacts of activities such as new development or to identify possible solutions to transportation problems.Transportation Engineers | 1.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 10 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Evaluate transportation systems or traffic control devices or lighting systems to determine need for modification or expansion.Transportation Engineers | 1.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 5.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Investigate or test specific construction project materials to determine compliance to specifications or standards.Transportation Engineers · supplemental task | 1.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 2.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Present data, maps, or other information at construction-related public hearings or meetings.Transportation Engineers | 1.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Participate in contract bidding, negotiation, or administration.Transportation Engineers | 1.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 5.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect completed transportation projects to ensure safety or compliance with applicable standards or regulations.Transportation Engineers | 1.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Analyze environmental impact statements for transportation projects.Transportation Engineers | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 6.5 h | Accountability |
| Evaluate construction project materials for compliance with environmental standards.Transportation Engineers | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect completed transportation projects to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.Transportation Engineers | 1.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 42% | 7.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Design or engineer systems to efficiently dispose of chemical, biological, or other toxic wastes.Civil Engineers · supplemental task | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 40 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Design transportation systems or structures with sustainable materials or products, such as porous pavement or bioretention structures.Transportation Engineers | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 13 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Develop or implement engineering solutions to clean up industrial accidents or other contaminated sites.Civil Engineers · supplemental task | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 25 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Develop or assist in the development of transportation-related computer software or computer processes.Transportation Engineers · supplemental task | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 6.0 h | Access to systems |
| Direct the surveying, staking, or laying-out of construction projects.Transportation Engineers | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 5.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Develop plans to deconstruct damaged or obsolete roadways or other transportation structures in a manner that is environmentally sound or prepares the land for sustainable development.Transportation Engineers · supplemental task | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 24 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 78.5% | 73 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.451 | 69 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | 1.283 | 93 | |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 85 | 83 | |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.336 | 71 | |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.008 | 39 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (21)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic and multimedia designers 2166 | 96.8 | |
| Mathematicians, actuaries and statisticians 2120 | 96.5 | |
| Meteorologists 2112 | 94.4 | |
| Electrical engineers 2151 | 91.8 | |
| Building architects 2161 | 91.1 | |
| Telecommunications engineers 2153 | 90.1 | |
| Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified 2149 | 89.4 | |
| Chemical engineers 2145 | 88.9 | |
| Environmental engineers 2143 | 88.6 | |
| Industrial and production engineers 2141 | 87.6 | |
| Electronics engineers 2152 | 85.5 | |
| Mechanical engineers 2144 | 84.9 |
Dashed line: civil engineers (78.5%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Civil engineers (ISCO-08 2142), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/2142
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Civil engineers (ISCO-08 2142)}
}Machine-readable
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