This year, STEM careers are on the list of the leading growth industries, particularly those in the engineering sector. In recession hard hit states like Michigan and Minnesota, new companies are moving in to stimulate the economy with brand new jobs and opportunities for engineering candidates. If your company hopes to attract engineering talent, then it needs to be looking towards the future with a brand new breed of fast-growing engineering jobs. Do your jobs make the list?
Here’s a rundown of what experts are saying are the fastest growing engineering jobs for 2016 and beyond.
Software Developers and Engineers
Companies cannot get enough software development engineers, according to a recent workforce study conducted by CareerBuilder. Because they tend to move around frequently in pursuit of higher paying jobs, information workers are likely to leave jobs in one to two years – leaving the door open for other candidates. A Dice survey indicated that over half of software engineers will leave their jobs for more money in 2016, even moving to other regions if the jobs are there. Software developers and engineers can expect to earn an average of $40-50 per hour.
Petroleum, Mining and Geological Engineers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, these jobs are growing at the fastest rates. For petroleum engineers, the growth is an astounding 30 percent over last year’s figures, with mining and geological engineer jobs growing at 10 to 12 percent. With the emergence of new energy technologies and opening up of natural gas and oil sources, it’s not surprising these jobs make the top of the list.
Mechanical and Industrial Engineers
Based on government data, the next high-growth jobs are in mechanical and industrial sector. The number of jobs is expected to jump by as much as 10 percent this year, adding around 21,500 new jobs since 2010. In Michigan and Minnesota, this is good news for the formerly failing manufacturing industries which are now being redeveloped by new companies eager to hire great talent.
If you are interested in any of the engineering careers you see here or if you are a company looking to hire engineering talent, be sure to get in touch with Venteon Technical staffing today for support!
