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15 Pathways to Careers

Engineering and Design298,900 Jobs in this Sector in California in 2012

The Engineering and Design Industry Sector is ideal for students who have a strong understanding of mathematics and a creative drive to design new ideas. If you are passionate about the environment and have innovative ideas for renewable energy or water treatment, or you have the next hit attraction for an amusement park in your head waiting to be designed, this sector could be your path to success. Student attributes for success in this sector include strong problem solving and analytical skills, the ability to

work as part of a team, and a strong work ethic.Source: State Center Consortium

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Regional Demand For Engineering and Design Careers

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Region 2012 Jobs2017 Jobs

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Median Wages

Northern Coastal 63 71 8 12.7% 16 $40.21

Northern Inland 110 122 12 10.9% 26 $33.15

Bay Area 1,233 1,305 72 5.8% 237 $35.81

Sacramento 517 554 37 7.2% 104 $35.64

Central Valley 395 410 15 3.8% 79 $30.51

Santa Cruz/Mtry. 63 62 -1 -1.6% 9 $32.69

S. Central Coast 316 313 -3 -0.9% 50 $34.01

Los Angeles/O.C. 1,984 2,020 36 1.8% 291 $36.60

Inland Empire 520 504 -16 -3.1% 72 $35.89

San Diego/Imp. 626 622 -4 -0.6% 82 $35.04

CA Totals 5,827 5,983 156 2.7% 966 $35.34

Job description: Make exact measurements and determine property boundaries. Provide data relevant to the shape, contour, and location of land or land features.

Skills in demand: Surveys, Land Survey, Inspection, AutoCAD, Data Collection, Appointment Setting, Loss Control

Surveyors

Employers’ Educational Preferences: 46% prefer a bachelor's degree, 42% a high school diploma or equivalent, and 8% an associate's degree.

Region 2012 Jobs2017 Jobs

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Northern Coastal 100 109 9 9.0% 21 $23.96

Northern Inland 152 166 14 9.2% 33 $19.49

Bay Area 3,363 3,396 33 1.0% 469 $29.09

Sacramento 1,072 1,102 30 2.8% 152 $24.98

Central Valley 957 943 -14 -1.5% 155 $21.41

Santa Cruz/Mtry. 176 163 -13 -7.4% 22 $23.17

S. Central Coast 791 750 -41 -5.2% 87 $25.38

Los Angeles/O.C. 6,445 6,276 -169 -2.6% 705 $25.84

Inland Empire 825 777 -48 -5.8% 89 $23.33

San Diego/Imp. 1,643 1,560 -83 -5.1% 179 $23.42

CA Totals 15,524 15,242 -282 -1.8% 1,912 $23.69

Job description: Prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, and public works.

Skills in demand: Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Civil Engineering, Microstation, Revit, CAD Design, Autodesk, Design Software, CADD, Lesson Planning

Employers’ Educational Preferences: 40% prefer an associate’s degree, 34% a bachelor’s degree, and 20% a high school diploma or equivalent.

Architectural and Civil Drafters

Region 2012 Jobs2017 Jobs

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Northern Coastal 15 17 2 13.3% 4 $19.62

Northern Inland 49 52 3 6.1% 8 $18.36

Bay Area 975 958 -17 -1.7% 112 $30.05

Sacramento 387 400 13 3.4% 57 $27.13

Central Valley 289 280 -9 -3.1% 41 $22.39

Santa Cruz/Mtry. 54 52 -2 -3.7% 6 $22.85

S. Central Coast 292 294 2 0.7% 39 $22.06

Los Angeles/O.C. 1,920 1,861 -59 -3.1% 213 $25.42

Inland Empire 366 336 -30 -8.2% 39 $25.31

San Diego/Imp. 788 782 -6 -0.8% 86 $23.97

CA Totals 5,135 5,032 -103 -2.0% 605 $23.41

Job description: Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.

Skills in demand: Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), AutoCAD, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Drafting, Mechanical Engineering, Microstation, Schematic Diagrams, CADD

Mechanical Drafters

Employers’ Educational Preferences: 40% prefer an associate’s degree, 31% some college, no degree, and 23% a bachelor’s degree.

*Openings: Total number of job openings including new jobs and replacement jobs (due to turnover and retirements)

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Region2012 Jobs

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Northern Coastal 63 70 7 11.1% 13 $23.87

Northern Inland 114 124 10 8.8% 22 $26.27

Bay Area 1,389 1,533 144 10.4% 276 $33.25

Sacramento 944 998 54 5.7% 143 $28.11

Central Valley 522 556 34 6.5% 85 $26.39

Santa Cruz/Mtry. 78 81 3 3.8% 10 $25.60

S. Central Coast 279 311 32 11.5% 58 $26.08

Los Angeles/O.C. 2,635 2,837 202 7.7% 450 $31.87

Inland Empire 687 705 18 2.6% 83 $26.96

San Diego/Imp. 989 1,060 71 7.2% 164 $30.06

CA Totals 7,700 8,275 575 7.5% 1,304 $26.68

Job description: Apply theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities under the direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.

Skills in demand: Repair, Civil Engineering, Inspection, Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), Schematic Diagrams, AutoCAD, Soldering

Civil Engineering Technicians

Employers’ Educational Preferences: 42% prefer a high school diploma or equivalent, 31% an associate's degree, and 27% a bachelor's degree.

Region 2012 Jobs2017 Jobs

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Northern Coastal 17 17 -- 0.0% 2 $15.49

Northern Inland 38 39 1 2.6% 6 $20.15

Bay Area 1,481 1,493 12 0.8% 184 $24.88

Sacramento 176 196 20 11.4% 37 $21.96

Central Valley 273 283 10 3.7% 45 $21.96

Santa Cruz/Mtry. 55 52 -3 -5.5% 6 $23.30

S. Central Coast 186 203 17 9.1% 35 $23.79

Los Angeles/O.C. 2,076 2,089 13 0.6% 250 $21.31

Inland Empire 317 319 2 0.6% 37 $22.35

San Diego/Imp. 650 690 40 6.2% 102 $20.00

CA Totals 5,269 5,381 112 2.1% 704 $21.96

Job description: Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff.

Skills in demand: Manufacturing Processes, Product Development, Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), Repair, Product Management

Industrial Engineering Technicians

Employers’ Educational Preferences: 49% prefer a bachelor’s degree, 27% a high school diploma or equivalent, and 21% an associate’s degree.

Region2012 Jobs

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Northern Coastal 28 31 3 10.7% 6 $23.52

Northern Inland 105 108 3 2.9% 16 $23.64

Bay Area 6,243 5,788 -455 -7.3% 610 $27.63

Sacramento 563 600 37 6.6% 91 $27.03

Central Valley 1,130 1,175 45 4.0% 195 $33.21

Santa Cruz/Mtry. 100 98 -2 -2.0% 13 $28.62

S. Central Coast 1,041 1,027 -14 -1.3% 109 $30.70

Los Angeles/O.C. 5,723 5,640 -83 -1.5% 592 $26.18

Inland Empire 941 955 14 1.5% 103 $29.77

San Diego/Imp. 2,598 2,592 -6 -0.2% 245 $27.75

CA Totals 18,472 18,014 -458 -2.5% 1,980 $27.69

Job description: Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, calibrate, and modify electrical components.

Skills in demand: Repair, Schematic Diagrams, Wiring, Inspection, Calibration, Electrical Systems, Soldering, Oscilloscopes

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians

Employers’ Educational Preferences: 49% prefer a high school diploma or equivalent, 27% an associate’s degree, and 22% a bachelor’s degree.

*Openings: Total number of job openings including new jobs and replacement jobs (due to turnover and retirements)

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Region2012 Jobs

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Northern Coastal 96 105 9 9.4% 18 $23.98

Northern Inland 127 139 12 9.4% 24 $19.02

Bay Area 1,302 1,409 107 8.2% 227 $26.38

Sacramento 511 543 32 6.3% 79 $25.06

Central Valley 753 811 58 7.7% 129 $23.61

Santa Cruz/Mtry. 146 145 -1 -0.7% 17 $22.57

S. Central Coast 300 308 8 2.7% 37 $23.13

Los Angeles/O.C. 1,523 1,553 30 2.0% 166 $26.97

Inland Empire 557 561 4 0.7% 61 $24.29

San Diego/Imp. 592 609 17 2.9% 69 $23.79

CA Totals 5,907 6,183 276 4.7% 827 $23.89

Job description: Perform surveying and mapping duties, usually under the direction of a surveyor, cartographer, or photogrammetrist to obtain data used for construction, mapmaking, boundary location, mining, or other purposes.

Skills in demand: Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), AutoCAD, Surveys, Land Survey, Data Collection, Survey Instruments, Mathematics, Global Positioning System, Mapping

Surveying and Mapping Technicians

Employers’ Educational Preferences: 59% prefer a high school diploma or equivalent, 25% a bachelor’s degree, and 16% an associate’s degree.

*Openings: Total number of job openings including new jobs and replacement jobs (due to turnover and retirements)

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DATA SOURCES: Employment data provided by Economic Modeling Specialists, Inc. (EMSI). Job titles, descriptions and skills referenced from Onetonline.org, Indeed.com and Burning-glass.com. Industry descriptions from Statecenter.com.

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