Distribution across 38 profiles.
Middle half of Geotechnical Engineers score between 25% and 33%.
0%
50%
100%
p10 · 22%
35% · p90
Task breakdown by work type
On-screen work49%
Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.
In-person + screen14%
Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.
Computer + action0%
Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.
Fully in-person36%
No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.
Typical tasks
3 synthetic profiles for a Geotechnical Engineer, ordered by automation exposure.
Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Conducting site investigations to collect soil and rock samples from construction sites using drilling rigs, test pits, or other equipment
23%AA
4%
Reviewing and interpreting geological maps, borehole logs, and other subsurface data to assess ground conditions for projects
deep expertise
23%AD
23%
Preparing geotechnical reports with recommendations for foundation design, slope stability, or earthworks based on site data and analysis
deep expertisesocial element
14%DD
23%
Collaborating with civil engineers, architects, and contractors to provide input on design adjustments or construction methods based on geotechnical findings
deep expertisesocial core
14%AA
2%
Analyzing laboratory test results (e.g., soil compaction, permeability, shear strength) to determine engineering properties of materials
12%DD
64%
Performing field inspections during construction to verify compliance with geotechnical specifications and address unexpected ground conditions
deep expertisesocial element
10%AA
0%
Using specialized software (e.g., PLAXIS, GeoStudio) to model soil-structure interaction, settlement, or slope stability for complex projects
0%DD
59%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Analyzing laboratory test results (e.g., soil compaction, permeability, shear strength) to determine engineering properties of materials
deep expertisesocial element
42%DD
26%
Conducting site investigations to collect soil and rock samples from construction sites using drilling rigs, test pits, or other equipment
20%AA
10%
Preparing geotechnical reports with recommendations for foundation design, slope stability, or earthworks based on site data and analysis
18%DD
57%
Using specialized software (e.g., PLAXIS, GeoStudio) to model soil-structure interaction, settlement, or slope stability for complex projects
11%DD
65%
Reviewing and interpreting geological maps, borehole logs, and other subsurface data to assess ground conditions for projects
deep expertise
5%AD
16%
Collaborating with civil engineers, architects, and contractors to provide input on design adjustments or construction methods based on geotechnical findings
deep expertisesocial core
1%AA
0%
Performing field inspections during construction to verify compliance with geotechnical specifications and address unexpected ground conditions
1%AA
6%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Analyzing laboratory test results (e.g., soil compaction, permeability, shear strength) to determine engineering properties of materials
33%DD
69%
Preparing geotechnical reports with recommendations for foundation design, slope stability, or earthworks based on site data and analysis
deep expertisesocial element
21%DD
32%
Reviewing and interpreting geological maps, borehole logs, and other subsurface data to assess ground conditions for projects
deep expertise
14%AD
13%
Conducting site investigations to collect soil and rock samples from construction sites using drilling rigs, test pits, or other equipment
13%AA
8%
Performing field inspections during construction to verify compliance with geotechnical specifications and address unexpected ground conditions
deep expertisesocial element
10%AA
13%
Collaborating with civil engineers, architects, and contractors to provide input on design adjustments or construction methods based on geotechnical findings
deep expertisesocial core
6%AA
0%
Using specialized software (e.g., PLAXIS, GeoStudio) to model soil-structure interaction, settlement, or slope stability for complex projects
1%DD
65%
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