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Job outlook for senior design engineering specialists in the United States
Are senior design engineering specialist jobs in demand?
Senior design engineering specialist job and salary trends over time
Senior design engineering specialist jobs over time
Senior design engineering specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 46 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 48 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 50 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 50 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 48 | 0.00% |
Average senior design engineering specialist salary over time
Senior design engineering specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $100,841 | $48.48 | +2.0% |
| 2024 | $98,906 | $47.55 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | $97,721 | $46.98 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $96,054 | $46.18 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | $94,164 | $45.27 | +0.7% |
Senior design engineering specialist jobs by state
Most common states for senior design engineering specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 317 | 46% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,867 | 27% |
| 3 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 1,092 | 26% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 227 | 24% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 305 | 23% |
| 6 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 177 | 23% |
| 7 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,635 | 22% |
| 8 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 664 | 21% |
| 9 | Alaska | 739,795 | 155 | 21% |
| 10 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,714 | 20% |
| 11 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,140 | 20% |
| 12 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,003 | 18% |
| 13 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 304 | 18% |
| 14 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 188 | 18% |
| 15 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,040 | 17% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 620 | 17% |
| 17 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 224 | 17% |
| 18 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 149 | 17% |
| 19 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 503 | 16% |
| 20 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 308 | 16% |
Most common cities for senior design engineering specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | 1 | 0% | $126,705 |
Senior Design Engineering Specialist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of senior design engineering specialist experts
Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University
Arizona State University
Brian George Ph.D.
Associate ProfessorThomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University
Industrial Engineering
What hard/technical skills are most important for Senior Design Engineering Specialists?
Brian George Ph.D.: Hard/technical skills needed for a position may be dependent upon the position itself. It is hard to say exactly what hard/technical skills are the most important without knowing the exact job description, but knowing how to find information to solve problems can be as important as knowing how to do the required work. Knowledge of engineering will be important for our graduates, but sometimes having experience or knowledge in other fields can be just as valuable, as is the ability to read technical papers and patents and understand them.
What skills stand out on Senior Design Engineering Specialist resumes?
Brian George Ph.D.: For those with engineering degrees, there are usually courses that are the same across most engineering programs, and graduates will have the ability to address math, science, and engineering problems. What can stand out are courses like product development, problem-solving, data analysis classes, internships, co-ops, and summer jobs where students can apply the theory they learned in the classroom to real-world situations.
What soft skills should all Senior Design Engineering Specialists possess?
Brian George Ph.D.: As far as soft skills, the ability to communicate verbally and via writing, work together with people from different backgrounds, and brainstorm and critical thinking are all important soft skills, such as networking.
What skills will help Senior Design Engineering Specialists earn the most?
Brian George Ph.D.: Skills that companies desire are the ability to complete work on time, the ability to work with others, professionalism, a strong work ethic, leadership, and communication skills.
Philip Horton
Interim School Director, Clinical Assistant ProfessorArizona State University
The Design School, Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
What certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for Senior Design Engineering Specialists?
Philip Horton: Interdisciplinarity is key. Here at ASU, we are focusing on "architecture plus..." An emerging professional who wants to better understand financing and development should consider getting their professionally accredited architecture degree, plus a degree or certificate in real estate development. The same could be said for architecture plus construction management, public health, sustainability, urban planning, and more. We believe this will not only help position an emerging professional for a job, but position them to advance and transform the future of professional practice.