SOC 17-2199
Engineers, All Other
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ30/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ150,750
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$118K
$63K โ $184K
Projected Growth
๐+2.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค69/100
High exposure
๐ก Engineers, All Other face a risk score of 30/100 โ 14 points below the national average of 44. With 69/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $118K ($71K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 30/100, Engineers, All Other faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like simulation and digital twin automation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 150,750 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in safety-critical judgment in design review and on-site problem-solving in variable physical conditions to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Engineers, All Other?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Simulation and digital twin automation
AI-assisted CAD and generative design tools
AI-powered research and literature review tools
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Safety-critical judgment in design review
On-site problem-solving in variable physical conditions
Cross-disciplinary collaboration on complex projects
Novel engineering design for unprecedented challenges
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Identify and recommend energy savings strategies to achieve more energy-efficient operation.
Conduct energy audits to evaluate energy use and to identify conservation and cost reduction measures.
Monitor and analyze energy consumption.
Monitor energy related design or construction issues, such as energy engineering, energy management, or sustainable design.
Inspect or monitor energy systems, including heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) or daylighting systems to determine energy use or potential energy savings.
๐ป Technology Skills
Analytical or scientific software
Computer aided design CAD software
Data base user interface and query software
Spreadsheet software
Office suite software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Engineering and Technology
Design
Computers and Electronics
Physics
Mathematics
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 70% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 29 | $128K | 77% |
| Mathematicians | 24 | $122K | 57% |