It is no secret that Engineering professionals of all backgrounds are in high demand nationwide. The baby boomers are nearing retirement leaving an incredible gap in the supply of talent to fill these engineering roles, and with the sophistication of automobiles there is a need for engineers with IT experience. While we could go on about the shortage of engineers, it would be much more beneficial to look at the types of engineers and places that they are in the highest demand. According to a Monster.com survey, the following states have the highest demand :
- Texas (Houston, Dallas, Austin)
- California (San Jose, San Diego, Irvine)
- Illinois (Chicago)
- Michigan (Auburn Hills)
- New York (New York)
Here are the top engineering jobs:
- Industrial engineers
- Mechanical engineers
- Electrical engineers
- Civil engineers
- Electronics engineers (except computer)
For a fuller picture of the need for engineers, and employer struggles click on the infographic below
Infographic credit: Monster Worldwide, Inc.